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List of Abbreviations<br />

3D: Three dimensional<br />

ABS: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene<br />

B-Rep: Boundary Representation<br />

CAD: Computer Aided Design<br />

CLFDM: Curved Layer Fused Deposition Modelling<br />

CSG: Constructive Solid Geometry<br />

FDM: Fused Deposition Modelling<br />

FEA: Finite Element Analysis<br />

FEM: Finite Element Method<br />

FFE: Fractional Factorial Experiment<br />

GUI: Graphic User Interface<br />

IGES: Initial Graphics Exchange Specification<br />

LOM: Laminated Object Manufacturing<br />

LENS: Laser Engineered Net Shaping<br />

MATLAB: Matrix Labarotary (Numerical computing software)<br />

PC: Personal Computer<br />

PVC: Polyvinyl chloride<br />

RP: Rapid Prototyping<br />

SLS: Selective Laser Sintering<br />

STL: A file format native to the stereolithography CAD software created by 3D<br />

systems<br />

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