This document outlines the methodology for researching the effect of additive manufacturing process parameters on the refractive behavior of components. It involves a literature review to identify gaps and select an AM process for refractive parts. The objectives are to investigate and optimize the effect of processing parameters like layer height and build orientation through designing experiments and analyzing samples for properties like light transmittance.

1. Methodology of research
Literature Review
Identification of research gap and problem formulation
Identification of AM process for refractive parts (Literature review)
Objective 1: To investigate and optimize the effect of processing parameters on the refractive
behavior of additive manufactured components
Selection of process parameters
Layer height
Build orientation etc.
Developing the design matrix using DOE
Identification of the range of the process parameters
Sample preparation
Analyzing the effect of
process parameters using DOE
Visible light transmittance Micrographs