3D Printing - Additive Manufacturing

CAD 262 Course Description

Provides the student with the ability to blend the virtual and real design worlds together through the use of 3D Scanning, 3D CAD Modeling, and 3D Printing.

Course Competencies

1. Identify the materials used in the construction of printed 3D models given the technology provided.
2. Establish proper safety requirements per the technology and materials used.
3. Compare and contrast different 3D printers used in the industry.
4. Capture reality with 3D Scanning.
5. Generate 3D model files using STL, VRML, WRL, DFX, RVT, MAX, DWG, etc file formats
6. Produce a basic 3D model using AutoCAD, Solidworks, Revit or 3D Max modeling techniques.
7. Analyze the strengths of models printed in various linear angles.
8. Construct models with varying thicknesses to analyze strengths and weaknesses of 3D models.
9. Create and print a model in various scales.
10. Render and edit a 3D model using the 3D printer software provided.
11. Design and create advanced 3D software generated models in various CAD software programs.