Basics of Rapid Prototyping (3 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

Student understands the basics of 3D Printing technologies (additive manufacturing) and what are the opportunities and limitations of the 3D printing technologies in the designing mechanical parts and products. Student knows the principals of 3D printing process i.e. from modeling a part to printing it. Student understands how 3D printing can improve the business of the companies. Student understands how 3D printing affects to globally storage (eg. spare parts), business models and manufacturing process.

Content (course unit)

Introduction to 3D printing technologies. The opportunities, challenges and limitations of the 3D printing technologies. Product development: Df3DP (Design for 3D printing). 3D printing demos and exercises.

Prerequisites (course unit)

Recommended Prerequisites: Student has a principal skills to model a mechanical part by using the 3D modelling software (e.g. CAD program or a free modelling software).

Evaluation methods and criteria

excerses, exam, activity

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lähiopetus, ohjattu harjoittelu, itsenäinen harjoittelu, harjoitustyöt, oppimispäiväkirja

Learning materials

Määritetään opintojaksolla.

Completion alternatives

Ei vaihtoehtoisia suoritustapoja

Further information

Objectives
Student understands the basics of 3D Printing technologies (additive manufacturing)
What are the opportunities and limitations of the 3D printing technologies in the designing mechanical parts and products.
Student knows the principals of 3D printing process i.e. from modeling a part to printing it.
Student understands how 3D printing can improve the business of the companies
Compulsory: exercises, to be defined in the lectures compulsory attendance in lectures,

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Osaa perusteet 3D-tulostuksesta ja tunnistaa niissä käytettävän perustekniikan ja mahdolliset käyttökohteet.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Osaa soveltaa ohjatusti 3D-tulostuksen tarjoamia mahdollisuuksia ja kykenee valmistaan peruskappaleita. Hallitsee aiheeseen liittyvän teorian.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Osaa soveltaa laajasti 3D-tulostuksen tarjoamia mahdollisuuksia ja kykenee itsenäisesti valmistamaan laadukkaita kappaleita pikavalmistusmenetelmällä. Osaa syvällisesti aiheeseen liittyvän teorian ja soveltaa sitä.