MFGEN
572
Design for Additive Manufact.
Hours
3.0 Credit, 2.0 Lecture, 1.0 Lab
This course explores the past, present, and future of additive manufacturing (AM), including how it enables mass customization and increased design complexity. Lab experiences focus on preparing 3D models, operating several types of AM systems, and post processing finished parts. Students apply "Design for AM" principles to adapt existing part designs for AM and design new products that capitalize on the possibilities only available through AM.
Additive Manufacturing Processes
Students will understand the seven categories of additive manufacturing processes, their basic physics, and tradeoffs in key criteria such as resolution, material compatibility, build rates, and properties.
Experiential Learning
Students will demonstrate proficiency in printing parts with one or more types of additive manufacturing processes including setup, operation, part removal and post processing.
Design for AM
Students will apply knowledge of AM process categories and general design guidelines to generate designs that leverage process strengths and minimize process limitations.