INTRODUCTION TO ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

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This course introduces the student to the fundamental principles involved in a variety of Additive Manufacturing technologies. Each student will be required to design and 3D print a working mechanism using knowledge learned during this course. Topics include: Overview of Additive Manufacturing, Introduction to several 3D Printing technologies, Industries and Applications of Additive Manufacturing, Design Tips, Software Tutorials, Material Properties, Post-processing Techniques, Part Orientation, 3D Printer Machine Terminology, and hands-on experience with 3D Printing. Prerequisite: MECH2300 (4 credits)