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May 05, 2024
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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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DESN 273 - Design for Additive Manufacturing
PREREQUISITES: DESN 104 - Mechanical Graphics .
PROGRAM: Design Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2017
This course is an introduction to additive manufacturing. Students will explore different types of additive manufacturing processes including prototyping, 3D printing, and 3D scanning utilizing hands on applications. Students will use additive manufacturing software to manipulate designs. Students will also learn basic additive manufacturing safety, maintenance, and setup.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Demonstrate basic additive manufacturing concepts and skills in order to print a design.
- Operate and maintain 3D printing devices in conjunction with CAD software in order to manipulate designs and print objects.
- Operate and maintain 3D scanning devices and determine how scanning is utilized in association with additive manufacturing processes.
- Identify and perform basic safety practices, preventative maintenance practices, and general cleanup of 3D printers and 3D scanners.
- Determine and perform appropriate post-processing techniques for different 3D printers.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Preventative maintenance
- Software usage
- Safety
- Post-processing
- Design for 3D printing
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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