Multi‐objective optimisation and multi‐criteria decision making in SLS using evolutionary approaches

Purpose – The goal of this study is to carry out multi‐objective optimization by considering minimization of surface roughness (Ra) and build time (T) in selective laser sintering (SLS) process, which are functions of “build orientation”. Evolutionary algorithms are applied for this purpose. The performance comparison of the optimizers is done based on statistical measures. In order to find truly optimal solutions, local search is proposed. An important task of decision making, i.e. the selection of one solution in the presence of multiple trade‐off solutions, is also addressed. Analysis of optimal solutions is done to gain insight into the problem behavior.Design/methodology/approach – The minimization of Ra and T is done using two popular optimizers – multi‐objective genetic algorithm (non‐dominated sorting genetic algorithm (NSGA‐II)) and multi‐objective particle swarm optimizers (MOPSO). Standard measures from evolutionary computation – “hypervolume measure” and “attainment surface approximator” have ...

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