The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Plastics technology 2013 (swedish) - Production methods and tool design
- Plastics technology 2013 - Production methods and tool design
- Materials processing technology 2014 (swe) - Materials processing
- Materials processing technology 2015 (swe) - Materials processing
- Materials processing technology 2016 - Materials processing
- Materials processing technology 2017 - Materials processing
- Materials processing technology 2018 - Materials processing
- Materials processing technology 2019 - Materials processing
- Materials processing technology 2020 - Materials processing
- Materials processing technology 2014 - Materials processing
- Materials processing technology 2015 - Materials processing
- Materials processing technology 2016 - Materials processing
- Materials processing technology 2017 - Materials processing
- Materials processing technology 2018 - Materials processing
- Materials processing technology 2019 - Materials processing
- Mechanical and sustainability engineering 2020 - Materials processing
The course takes place in period
1 (2019-08-01 to 2019-10-27)
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
2
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
The student is expected to be able to produce parts by 3D printing and to understand the possibilities for product development in the new world of 3D printing.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student is expected to be able to:
Use a mobile phone for 3D scanning of parts.
Print parts using a MakerBot 3D printers.
Use Meshmixer for preparing scanned photos for 3D printing.
Participate in group work with other students in the development of a product for 3D Printing.
Produce high quality essays.
Course contents
Learning 3D Printing
Learning to use MakerBot Printers
Design for Additive Manufacturing: FDM
Rapid Prototyping for Product Design
Additive Manufacturing: Materials for 3D Printing
Additive Manufacturing: Optimization 3D Prints
Additive Manufacturing: Troubleshoot 3D Prints
3D Scanning with a Camera
3D Scanning a Person
Meshmixer: 3D Print Prep Basics
Fusion 360 Essential Training (Optional)
Product Development of part for 3D Printing - Group Project.
Poster Innovation Day.
Essay based on "Fabricated - The New World of 3D Printing" found in Ebook Central in Libguides.
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Solid Modelling.
Students are required to model parts for 3D printing using SolidWorks or a similar 3D CAD software.
Additional information
The student is required to sign up to a group for the poster presentation within the first week of class and to participate in group work.
Course Software Available also from:
lab.arcada.fi
http://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/all External link
http://www.meshmixer.com/ External link
http://www.makerbot.com/ External link
Recommended or required reading
"3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing", Chee Kai Chua, Kah Fai Leong (Perlego).
Makerbot User Manual.
Study activities
- Individual- and group instruction - 10 hours
- Practical exercises - 15 hours
- Small-group work - 45 hours
- Individual studies - 45 hours
- Internet-based studies - 20 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 135 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Multiform education
Assessment methods
- Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
- All deadlines are set in itslearning.
Assessment requirements
The course requires the students to obtain over 50% in total.
20% - Assignment 1, Linkedin Learning courses
30% - Essay - "The Future of 3D Printing".
50% - Product Development for 3D printing - Group Presentation and Report
Follow good scientific practice in studies at Arcada:
https://start.arcada.fi/sites/default/files/dokument/examensarbete/good…
GRADING.
50-59 Grade 1 Satisfactory
60-69 Grade 2 Satisfactory
70-79 Grade 3 Good
80-89 Grade 4 Good
90-100 Grade 5 Excellent
Teacher
Vihtonen Mathew
Examiner
Vihtonen Mathew
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit (29 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
Until date 2020-10-11
The timetable of the course
Week 36 - Introduction to course. Sign up to group presentation. 3D scanning and printing.
Week 37-41 - Group work - Product development and 3D printing training
Week 42 - Product Development Presentation
Week 43 - Submission of individual essay in itslearning
Course enrolment period
2019-08-12 to 2019-09-08
Assessment methods
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
- Date will be announced later - Other assignments
Date | Time | Room | Title | Description | Organizer |
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2019-08-29 | 12:15 - 15:00 | E383 | Additive Manufacturing Introduction | Vihtonen Mathew | |
2019-09-05 | 12:15 - 16:00 | D399 | Additive Manufacturing (Group Lab - 8 per group) | Vihtonen Mathew | |
2019-09-05 | 12:15 - 15:00 | E383 | Additive Manufacturing Group Work | Vihtonen Mathew | |
2019-09-12 | 12:15 - 16:00 | D399 | Additive Manufacturing (Group Lab - 8 per group) | Vihtonen Mathew | |
2019-09-12 | 12:15 - 15:00 | E383 | Additive Manufacturing Group Work | Vihtonen Mathew | |
2019-09-19 | 12:15 - 16:00 | D399 | Additive Manufacturing (Group Lab - 8 per group) | Vihtonen Mathew | |
2019-09-19 | 12:15 - 15:00 | E383 | Additive Manufacturing Group Work | Vihtonen Mathew | |
2019-09-26 | 12:15 - 16:00 | D399 | Additive Manufacturing (Photos B225 at 13:00) | Vihtonen Mathew | |
2019-09-26 | 12:15 - 15:00 | E383 | Additive Manufacturing Group Work | Vihtonen Mathew | |
2019-10-03 | 12:15 - 15:00 | E383 | Additive Manufacturing Group Work | Vihtonen Mathew | |
2019-10-10 | 12:15 - 15:00 | E383 | Additive Manufacturing Group Work | Vihtonen Mathew | |
2019-10-17 | 13:15 - 14:45 | D399 | Additive Manufacturing Poster Day (infront of B225) | Conducted on small square in front of B225. First year students are also welcome to drop down at 14:00 to look at the designs. | Sjöberg David Vihtonen Mathew |
2019-10-24 | 13:15 - 14:00 | D399 | Additive Manufacturing Course Survey and Feedback (Optional) | Vihtonen Mathew | |
2020-04-30 | 10:00 - 10:30 | Thesis Presentation - "3D Printing of Automobile Power Transmission System Using Tough PLA | Herrman Rene Vihtonen Mathew |