DES 0003D - Design for Additive Manufacturing - 3D Printing
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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Units Lecture-Discussion Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Course Content Outline Course Objectives Course Objectives Methods of Evaluation Reading Assignments Writing, Problem Solving or Performance Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Methods of Instruction Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.
ADVM 0003D - Design for Additive Manufacturing - 3D Printing
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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Formerly known as DES 3D Hours: 90 (36 lecture, 54 laboratory) Description: Introduction to design for 3D printing through machine operation and use of design software to create geometric models to satisfy defined requirements. Introduction to product design process and exploration of additive manufacturing (3D printings) impact on that process, as well as manufacturing. Designed for students with no prior experience with 3D printing or design. (not transferable) Units 3 Lecture-Discussion 36 Laboratory 54 By Arrangement Contact Hours 90 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Apply the steps of the design process and concurrent engineering principles. Operate a 3D printer unassisted and troubleshoot common issues. Create a 3D solid model suitable for 3D printing keeping in mind constraints and advantages of technology. Perform basic analysis of a STL File to determine suitability for 3D printing. Be conversant of 3DP technology and current trends. Course Content Outline I. 3D Geometry A. Number Line B. 2D coordinate systems C. 3D coordinate systems D. Rotated coordinate systems II. 3D Printing Basics A. Definitions 1. What is 3D Printing? 2. What is a model? B. Work Flow 1. Idea a. Why are you printing? b. What is objective? 2. Geometric Model a. Supplied(Downloaded) vs Created b. Common design software 3. Software a. Slicing definition b. Slicer program examples 4. 3D Printer C. Slicing Parameters 1. Layer Height 2. Infill 3. Temperature 4. Filament Diameter D. Common Materials 1. ABS 2. PLA III. 3D Printer(Current) Operation A. Fused Deposition Modeling(FDM) B. Importing STL Files C. Using Software (Slicer program) 1. Loading machine profiles 2. Modifying slicing settings 3. Running 3D prints IV. 3D Modeling A. Model creation fundamentals 1. Right-hand coordinate system 2. 2D Profiles B. Extrusions C. Revolves V. STL Files – Basics A. Standard format & specification 1. Binary vs ASCII B. Creating(exporting) STL files VI. Types of 3D Printing A. Different methodologies 1. Binder Jetting 2. Directed Energy Deposition 3. Material Extrusion 4. Material Jetting 5. Powder Bed Fusion 6. Sheet Lamination 7. Vat Polymerization B. Design Considerations per method 1. FDM Specific considerations VII. The Design Process A. The Steps 1. Conceptualization 2. Synthesis 3. Analysis 4. Evaluation 5. Documentation B. How and where does 3D printing fit? VIII. Prototyping A. What is a prototype? B. Why is it useful? C. What advantages does 3D printing provide IX. STL Files – Validation & Repair A. What is an STL file? B. What makes a “good” STL file? 1. STL Validation C. Common Errors 1. Reversed faces 2. Intersecting faces D. Useful programs X. 3D Design Fundamentals A. Parametric Modeling B. Using Feature Based Modelers C. Best Practices 1. Using the origin 2. Sketch best practices 3. Features vs. Sketches 4. Feature Order XI. Tolerancing A. Design vs. Actual Dimensions B. Acceptable variance C. Interference and Clearance D. Quality assurance XII. Design for Manufacturability A. Machine limitations 1. Dimensional Limits 2. Precision/Accuracy 3. Repeatability B. Process limitations 1. Repeatability 2. Reliability XIII. Expanding 3D Modeling A. Sweeps B. Lofts C. Digital Sculpting D. Surface Modeling E. 3D Model Repositories Course Objectives Course Objectives Lecture Objectives: I. 3D Printing Basic Principles A. Establish the fundamental concepts to work with 3 dimensional Cartesian Coordinates B. Define 3DP and establish the general steps from concept to physical product C. Define common slicing parameters II. Printer Operation A. Explain Material Extrusion as a method of 3DP B. Discuss STL files and the manner of file creation C. Explain operation of Software to alter parameters and generate 3D prints D. Explain best practices for use of current 3D Printing machines III. 3D Modeling I/STL Files (Part 1) A. Describe basic concepts for object creation in a 3-dimensional space B. Explain best practices for creating 3D objects from 2D profiles C. Discuss STL file creation IV. 3D Modeling I/STL Files (Part 2) A. Discuss and establish best practices for creating extrusions B. Discuss and establish best practices for creating revolves C. Discuss common pitfalls in STL file creation V. Types of 3D Printing/Design Considerations A. Define 7 main methods of 3D printing B. Explain positives and negatives of different methodologies C. Specifically explain design considerations as related to Material Extrusion methodologies VI. 3D Printing and the Design Process/Prototyping I A. Define the steps of the design process B. Explain how 3DP fits into and enhances the design process C. Define Prototyping as it relates to the design process D. Discuss advantages of 3DP in prototyping VII. STL Files A. Define the basic structure and function of STL files B. Discuss common techniques to check and validate STL files C. Describe common errors in STL files D. Discuss proper orientation before printing VIII. 3D Design Fundamentals (Part 1) A. Discuss benefits of Parametric Modelers and other methodologies B. Explain best practices for 2D sketches IX. 3D Design Fundamentals (Part 2) A. Explain the parent/child relationship between Features and Sketches B. Define design intent and demonstrate its implementation in modeling C. Explain the benefits of communicating design intent through sketches or features D. Discuss the importance of Feature Order X. Tolerancing & Design for Manufacturing A. Explain machine dimensional limits and precision of manufacturing equipment B. Discuss importance of machine limitations in design C. Explain 3D printing specific design limits and advantages D. Discuss 3DP-specific advantages in parts and assemblies XI. Prototyping II A. Explain aims of prototyping process B. Establish metrics to evaluate fitness of prototype C. Explain Class project parameters XII. 3D Modeling II A. Discuss advanced modeling techniques(Sweeps, Lofts, etc.) B. Discuss Surface Modeling and other creation methods C. Discuss commercial CAD/object creation options XIII. External 3D model repositories/3D Scanning A. Identify common 3D model repositories and requirements for use B. Establish best practices for using external models C. Define common file formats used in repositories D. Discuss current state of 3D Scanning XIV. 3D Embosses and Additional Techniques A. Discuss workflow to produce Image embossed 3D print B. Explore alternative workflows for custom 3D prints Laboratory Objectives: I. 3D Printing Basic Principles A. Demonstrate the fundamental concepts to work with 3 dimensional Cartesian Coordinates B. Demonstrate 3DP and establish the general steps from concept to physical product II. Printer Operation A. Utilize 3D Printer Display and Menus B. Demonstrate Changing Filament C. Demonstrate Machine Best Practices D. Utilize Software to run a Print III. 3D Modeling I/STL Files (Part 1) A. Demonstrate Changing Part orientation B. Utilize Slicer Settings C. Demonstrate Infill/Support Material IV. 3D Modeling I/STL Files (Part 2) A. Design for Support Material B. Demonstrate appropriate Wall thickness consideration C. Calculate/ Manage Print time V. Types of 3D Printing/Design Considerations A. Analyze and Identify FDM Advantages B. Analyze and Identify FDM Disadvantages VI. 3D Printing and the Design Process/Prototyping I A. Produce a suitable prototype B. Evaluate prototypes VII. STL Files A. Analyze and identify Common STL Errors B. Demonstrate appropriate Repair tactics VIII. 3D Design Fundamentals I A. Demonstrate use of Parametric Design B. Utilize Feature Based Modeling IX. 3D Design Fundamentals II A. Demonstrate Digital Sculpting/Surface modeling B. Resolve irregular shapes X. Tolerancing and Design for Manufacturing A. Demonstrate Difference between design dimensions and actual B. Design for Manufacturing methodologies C. Analyze and identify Dimensional repeatability XI. Prototyping II A. Demonstrate Prototype process B. Develop Project plan XII. 3D Modeling II A. Utilize Commercial 3D Modeling Tools(ex: SolidWorks, Inventor) B. Demonstrate Similarities between products C. Utilize 3D printing tie-ins XIII. External repositories A. Utilize External repositories and resources B. Utilize Common file formats and conversion XIV. 3D Embosses A. Utilize Vector Graphics Files B. Convert electronic data to path C. Create Solid from Path Methods of Evaluation Classroom Discussions Objective Examinations Projects Skill Demonstrations Reading Assignments 1. Based upon 3D methodologies researched and examined, determine most suitable method for prototyping object and justify decision. 2. Based upon the research pages assigned, what would be the most desirable orientation to print this object to reduce print time and/or reduce support material needed and why? Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Analyze and identify errors in the supplied STL file; resolve these errors through manipulation of the model file, stl file or 3D printer control software to make it suitable to print. 2. Draw an object to satisfy the supplied constraints that will be able to print without support material. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) 1. Design and 3D print a prototype to solve an engineering problem. 2. Develop a portfolio that contains samples of semester assignments to show potential employers the engineering design concepts studied. Methods of Instruction Laboratory Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course. Custom Course Pack
