
Topics covered in this lecture:
Introduction to 3D printing
How does 3D printing works
Benefits of 3D printing
Applications overview
Basic principles of additive manufacturing
Stereolithography technology
Digital light projector (DLP) technology
Topics that you will learn during this lecture:
Selective laser sintering (SLS) technology
Plaster based 3D printing
Granular printing techniques
Granules solidification methods
Binding and blown powder printing
Lamination
Fused deposition modeling (FDM)
Covered topics:
Metal jetting technique
Binder jetting technique
Photopolymer vat technique
Material extrusion technique
Covered topics:
Metal extrusion
Powder bed fusion
Directed energy deposition
Sheet lamination
Additive manufacturing impact on manufacturing
Topics:
General design rules for additive manufacturing
Designing for FDM 3D printing
Printing defects for FDM 3D printing
Topics:
Advanced design for FDM technology
Designing for SLA 3D printing
Topics:
Designing parts for SLA
SLA post processing techniques
SLA printing limitations
SLA design features
Designing for SLS 3D printing
SLS design applications
SLS limitations
SLS post processing techniques
Topics:
Designing parts for material jetting
Material jetting design applications
Material jetting features
Topics:
Design features for metal 3D printing
Supporting materials techniques for metal 3D printing
Metal 3D printing limitations
Metal 3D printing general design rules
Designing for binder jetting 3D printing
Design features for binder jetting technology
Topics:
Designing for binder jetting (continued)
Basics for 3D printed enclosure design
Available enclosure printing technologies
Securing methods for enclosure assembly
Enclosure design features
Topics:
Designing snap-fit joints for 3D printing
Snap-fit types
Snapping techniques
Snap-fit simulations
Topics:
Choosing the right material for the right application
Essential materials properties (PLA, ABS, TPU and PC)
Topics:
Availabe materials for SLA
SLA resins properties
SLA resins comparison
Recommended resins for various applications
Topics:
SLA materials (continued)
SLS material properties
Material jetting available materials
Metal printing materials
Snap-fit applications materials
Topics:
Solid modeling
Surface modeling
Sculpting
Available CAD softwares review
Industry recognized softwares
Topics:
Introduction to 3D printing simulation
Simulation friendly 3D printing processes
Simulation results interpretation
Key steps for a good simulation
Simulation packages for 3D printing
Topics:
3D printing using SolidWorks software
design preparation for 3D printing
Steps toward a successful 3D printing order
Manipulation faulty STL files
Common STL errors
Repairing STL main errors
Topics:
Medical industry requirements for 3D printed parts
Common medical applications with 3D printing
Topics:
Automotive industry areas of interest
Automotive manufacturing requirements
Materials applicable for automotive applications
Common automotive applications
injection molds 3D printing
Additive manufacturing (AM) as known as 3D printing, is a technology that reached the consumers market in recent years and started to be used in application on the individual and industry levels. Although the additive manufacturing technologies are expanding rapidly and carry a lot of potential for future advancement, each methodology followed has its own ups and downs. This class will cover additive manufacturing processes, the advantages and limitations of these processes, and the approaches to be used in considering the material properties and design for additive manufacturing. The applications of additive manufacturing will be covered, such as those in the aerospace and health care tools. Taking this course will empower you to design your own 3D models in a systematic way for various engineering application by learning the software and hardware of the additive manufacturing implementation.