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In this paper, a feedforward proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller is developed to effectively control the clad height in laser solid freeform fabrication (LSFF). The scanning velocity is selected as the input control variable and the clad height is chosen as the output. A novel knowledge-based Hammerstein model, including a linear dynamic and a nonlinear memoryless block, is developed, and its parameters are identified offline using experimental data. The architecture of the controller consists of a PID and a feedforward module, which is the inverse of the identified model. The advantage of adding a feedforward path to the PID controller is evaluated experimentally, in which the results show a lower overshoot and faster response times. Also, the performance of the controller is verified in the presence of geometrical disturbances, as well as in the fabrication of a nonplanar part.
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Fathi, A., Khajepour, A., Toyserkani, E. et al. Clad height control in laser solid freeform fabrication using a feedforward PID controller. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 35, 280–292 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-006-0721-1
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