Course Description
This course introduces 3D printing and 3D related technologies. Students will use open-source 3D printers, 3D scanners, and CNC routers (3D carver). Autodesk Fusion will be used to create 3D models which can be 3D printed or 3D carved. This applied course uses science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) principles in an interdisciplinary approach to learning where rigorous academic concepts are coupled with real-world lessons.
Repeatable for Credit
Yes
Repeatable Times
Undergrad- Repeatable 1 Time
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Explore www.thingiverse.com for 3D printer files. TECHNOLOGY
- Create a configuration file with Slicing software such as Slic3r . TECHNOLOGY
- Create 3D printed parts on an open source 3D printer. TECHNOLOGY
- Design a 3D model in Autodesk Fusion 360. ENGINEERING
- Export .stl files (spatial coordinates of the triangle vertices) from Autodesk Fusion 360 for 3D Printing. MATH
- Provide a cost estimate of a 3D printed part. ENGINEERING
- Repair a 3D mesh and prepare files for 3D printing. TECHNOLOGY
- Create a G-code file and prepare files for printing. The G-code file divides the 3D .stl file into a sequence of two-dimensional horizontal cross sections, which allows the 3D object to be created. MATH
- Create 3D carved items using the CNC Mill/Router. TECHNOLOGY
- Utilize the Cartesian Coordinate System, right hand rule, and use absolute coordinates, relative coordinates, and polar coordinates in x,y,z axis to design 3D CAD solid models. MATH
- Analyze a solid model for mass, volume, boundary box, centroid, moments of inertia, products of inertia, radii of gyration, principal moments and X-Y-Z directions about centroid. ENGINEERING
- Define essential geometry terms and understand how they relate to a 3D mesh. MATH
- Develop and communicate design ideas using annotated sketches, detailed plans, 3D and mathematical modeling, oral and digital presentations and computer-based tools. MATH
- Selecting appropriate filament material selection is based upon mechanical, thermal, electromagnetic, and chemical properties. Materials consist of pure elements. Compounds and mixtures and are typically classified as metallic, ceramic, organic, polymeric, and composite. SCIENCE
- Explore the analytical chemistry of an assortment of 3D printing techniques such as: sterolithography, inkjet printing, selective laser sintering, fused deposition modeling and laminate object. SCIENCE
General Education Distribution Area
AAS Technical Elective
Topical Outline
- Introduction to 3D Printing
- 3D Printing Operations
- Introduction to Slicing Applications - Slic3r
- Introduction to Fusion 360
- Drawing Sketches for Solid Models
- Adding Constraints and Dimensions to Sketches
- Advanced Modeling – I
- 3D Scanning and Point Clouds
- Creating Reference Geometries
- Advanced Modeling – II
- Cost Estimates of 3D Printed Items and File Verify with Mesh Repair Software - Autodesk Netfabb
- Explore types of tool cutting
- Explore speed of tool cutting
- Create a CAM Tool Library in Fusion 360
- Create tool path generation in Fusion 360
- Create post processing G-code file from Fusion 360