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Apr 28, 2024
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MST 161 - Introduction to Additive Mfg/Rapid Prototyping
3.0 Credits
Topics include additive manufacturing fundamentals, terminology, main categories and Rapid Prototyping machine technology types, advantages vs. disadvantages of varied additive manufacturing technologies, basic skills in 3-D software, practical application of 3-D printing. Prerequisite: Completion of ENGR& 114, with a grade of 2.0 or better, or a grade of “S”, or industry experience in CAD/CAM, or one year of experience in the Additive Manufacturing industry, or instructor permission.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Compare the differing properties and characteristics of common materials used for additive manufacturing models. [REASON]
- Develop a part using 3D-CAD software. [REASON]
- Perform initial part-build setup on a 3D printer. [REASON]
- Describe the various additive manufacturing processes. [COMMUNICATE]
- Define the terminology used in additive manufacturing today. [COMMUNICATE]
- Describe the different hardware systems used in the production of prototypes, with emphasis on the specific additive manufacturing machines used in lab activities for this course. [COMMUNICATE]
- Identify and discuss three main categories of additive manufacturing processes, including specific additive manufacturing machine types used in each of the three categories. [COMMUNICATE]
- Describe the procedures for setting up a additive manufacturing process for a part run. [COMMUNICATE]
- Demonstrate skill in the use of measurement tools, and dimensional analysis of additive manufacturing models. [ACT]
- Apply learned skills to finish additive manufacturing model projects. [ACT]
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