Adaptive Variable Design Algorithm for Improving Topology Optimization in Additive Manufacturing Guided Design

Round 1

Reviewer 1 Report

Comments and Suggestions for Authors

The authors should consider providing a broader context in terms of the problem and the objectives, along with the historical overview provided in the introduction. This would aid in capturing the interest of a reader who is not an expert in the field.

The authors should provide a more detailed discussion regarding the comparative analysis, the practical implications, and the limitations of the different software packages implemented. Currently, only a table is provided.

The authors should provide more details regarding the comparison of the AVD algorithm with similar existing algorithms.

The authors should discuss the versatility and robustness of the AVD algorithm, as its validation is currently based on a single case study.

The authors should consider discussing additional evaluation metrics for the algorithm performance, such as computational efficiency, scalability, etc.

The authors should consider providing more details regarding the implications of the findings and the specific areas for future work. Currently, the insights provided into future research work are limited.

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Reviewer 2 Report

Comments and Suggestions for Authors

Dear Authors

The article submitted for review contains an innovative proposal to make corrections in CAD programs to improve their functioning in terms of optimization. The developed algorithm was supported by a specific design example. It should be remembered that CAD programs are very popular among engineers due to their basic functions, e.g. creating a solid model of a technical object. Other functions, e.g. load and deformation simulations using FEM, are only auxiliary functions. For a more complete analysis, more advanced programs are used, e.g. ANSYS. So the question arises: to what extent should CAD programs be modified so as not to increase their costs too much and at the same time improve functionality?

I think the article is interesting and should be published, but I have a comment about the title, which suggests that the work is about "...topology optimization in additive manufacturing." Meanwhile, the work concerns "topology optimization in design". Therefore, I propose to change the title of the article. If the work were related to "additive manufacturing", it would also be necessary to take into account saving the CAD model in the .stl format and introducing various parameters of the triangle mesh. It would also be necessary to print out various models and perform a dimensional and shape analysis in relation to the nominal dimensions of the CAD model. This requires separate and extensive scientific research.

Kind Regards

Reviewer

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