Improving the geometric accuracy of layer manufactured parts has assum
ed greater significance as these processes are being integrated into m
anufacturing, instead of just being used for look-and-feel prototyping
. In this paper, we describe two factors associated with the slicing p
rocedures used in layered manufacturing processes that introduce geome
tric inaccuracy, and suggest solutions for their redressal. Implemente
d examples are included to explain the procedure. Copyright (C) 1996 E
lsevier Science Ltd