A review of cutting path algorithms for laser cutters

R.R.H. Dewil; Pieter Vansteenwegen; Dirk Cattrysse

doi:10.1007/s00170-016-8609-1

A review of cutting path algorithms for laser cutters

R.R.H. Dewil, Pieter Vansteenwegen, Dirk Cattrysse

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This paper presents a review of the literature on generating cutting paths for laser cutting machines. Firstly, the cutting path problem is defined including all relevant technical side constraints which exist plentifully in laser cutting. Secondly, a former classification method is updated to include all types of cutting path problems. Thirdly, a comprehensive review of solution methods and related applications is presented. Throughout the literature review, trends in research in cutting path generation and interesting areas for future research are identified.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1865
Number of pages	1884
Journal	International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-016-8609-1
Publication status	Published - 1 Nov 2016

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laser cutting

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An improvement heuristic framework for the laser cutting tool path problem
Dewil, R. R. H., Vansteenwegen, P., Cattrysse, D., Laguna, M. & Vossen, T., 19 Mar 2015, In: International Journal of Production Research. 53, 6, p. 1761 1776 p.
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Construction heuristics for generating tool paths for laser cutters
Dewil, R. R. H., Vansteenwegen, P. & Cattrysse, D., 1 Jan 2014, In: International Journal of Production Research. 52, 20, p. 5965 5984 p.
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A review of cutting path algorithms for laser cutters

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An improvement heuristic framework for the laser cutting tool path problem

Construction heuristics for generating tool paths for laser cutters

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