Advanced Manufacturing Processes

Catalog description

Additive manufacturing (AM) also known as 3D printing, comprises manufacturing technologies in which 3D objects are fabricated layer-by-layer using digital files. It has grown from being just a prototyping platform to product manufacturing technologies for end-use parts. It is redefining how products are made. Products once thought to be impossible are now made. Product development lead times are also shorter thanks to the technologies. This course seeks to introduce students to the fundamentals AM processes and materials. Its unique benefits and applications as well as challenges and opportunities will be discussed. Topics on laser welding, friction stir welding, electro-chemical, electrical discharge machining, and wire cutting will also be discussed. Components: Class Prereqs/Coreqs: P: Student must be in the Engineering Design Emphasis area to enroll in course or Consent of the Program Coordinator/Instructor Typically Offered: Occasionally