Control Challenges of 3D Printed Switched Reluctance Motor

Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is opening up new ground for innovations in low-volume production due to faster and cheaper prototyping, reduced lead time and shorter supply chains. Using the 3D printing in design of electrical machines is also facing different challenges in control of machines. This paper discusses material and manufacture drawbacks caused by Selective Laser Melting technology, mainly mechanical defects. Special attention is paid to control algorithms of first prototypes and design of converter. Moreover, an overview of control strategies for small Switched Reluctance Motors is presented.