CAD 2020 - Additive Manufacturing

Clock Hours: 108

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Prerequisites: Assistant Drafter

Industry Certifications NC3 Cert Additive Manufacturing

Course Description:
The course provides an overview of additive manufacturing, also known as 3-D printing. Students will be introduced to the capabilities of 3D printing, part design, materials, file creation, processing, and on-demand manufacturing. They will design and create complex geometry for printing.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Gain an understanding of additive manufacturing terminology.
Utilize various 3D printer software programs.
Discuss 3D printing applications in a variety of industries.
Describe the advantages and limitations of 3D printing technology.
Identify opportunities to apply 3D printing technology for time and cost savings.
Apply supports, correct scale, and rotation in order to gain the most desirable results in finish
print quality and materials yield.
Understand and demonstrate various quality prints, shell, infill, slicing, material, speed, build plate adhesion, and orientation of parts.
Design, download, convert and modify 3D models and various file types.