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
2 (2021-10-25 to 2021-12-31)
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
To work in teams in the design of parts for 3D printing.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student is expected to be able to:
Design parts in SolidWorks for 3D Printing
Determine print times for MakerBot 3D Printing
Select between different 3D Printing operations
Participate in group work in the development of a product for 3D Printing
Produce quality essays and reflect on the future of 3D Printing
Use online presentation software
Course contents
Learning 3D Printing
Learning to use MakerBot Printers
Additive Manufacturing: Short Run Production
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
Additive Manufacturing: Metal 3D Prints
3D Scanning with a Camera
Product Development for 3D Printing - Group Project.
The Future of 3D Printing
The Future of 3D Printing
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 group presentation within the first week of class and to participate in group work. The student can choose from an on campus face to face group or a remote working group. There is thus no compulsory attendance in this course.
Course Software Available also from:
lab.arcada.fi
https://www.autodesk.com/education/edu-software/overview?sorting=featur… External link
Recommended or required reading
"3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing", Chee Kai Chua, Kah Fai Leong.
Additional Reference book: "3D Printing - Technology, Applications and Selection", Noorani
Study activities
- Small-group work - 40 hours
- Project- and production work/artistic activities - 35 hours
- Individual studies - 30 hours
- Internet-based studies - 30 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
- Demonstrations and proficiency exams
- Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Assessment requirements
The course requires the students to obtain over 50% in total.
20% - Assignment 1: LinkedIn Learning online courses
30% -Assignment 2 (optional), The Future of 3D Printing individual essay
50% - Product Development for 3D Printing - Group Presentation and Report
Follow good scientific practice in studies at Arcada:
https://start.arcada.fi/system/files/media/file/2020-01/good-scientific…
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
- Anukka Harri
- Vihtonen Mathew
Examiner
Vihtonen Mathew
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit (41 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
Until date 2021-12-09
The timetable of the course
Click "PLANS" tab in itslearning for detailed weekly schedule.
Course enrolment period
2021-04-15 to 2021-11-10
Assessment methods
- 2021-12-09 - Demonstrations and presentations
- 2022-01-03 - Reports and productions
| Date | Time | Room | Title | Description | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-10-28 | 08:30 - 12:00 | E383 | Additive Manufacturing (hybrid mode) | PM2-S: 8:30-10 am PM2-E: 10:30-12:00 The lecture will be conducted from E383 using zoom. The student can thus choose to follow in a face to face mode on campus or remotely online. | Vihtonen Mathew |
| 2021-11-04 | 09:00 - 12:00 | E383 | Additive Manufacturing (Optional group work)- No lecture | Vihtonen Mathew | |
| 2021-11-04 | 09:00 - 12:00 | D399 | Additive Manufacturing optional lab (requires registration to lab group) | This required prior sign up. | Vihtonen Mathew |
| 2021-11-11 | 09:00 - 12:00 | E383 | Additive Manufacturing (optional group work) | Vihtonen Mathew | |
| 2021-11-11 | 09:00 - 12:00 | D399 | Additive Manufacturing optional labs | Vihtonen Mathew | |
| 2021-11-18 | 09:00 - 12:00 | E383 | Additive Manufacturing optional group work | Vihtonen Mathew | |
| 2021-11-18 | 09:00 - 12:00 | D399 | Additive Manufacturing 3D Printing lab meeting point | Vihtonen Mathew | |
| 2021-11-25 | 09:00 - 12:00 | E383 | Additive Manufacturing optional group work | Vihtonen Mathew | |
| 2021-11-25 | 09:00 - 12:00 | D399 | Optional Additive Manufacturing 3D Printing lab meeting point | Vihtonen Mathew | |
| 2021-12-02 | 09:00 - 12:00 | E383 | Additive Manufacturing (individual group work) | Vihtonen Mathew | |
| 2021-12-02 | 09:00 - 12:00 | D399 | Optional Additive Manufacturing 3D Printing lab meeting point | Vihtonen Mathew | |
| 2021-12-09 | 09:00 - 12:00 | E383 | AM remote 15 min online presentations or poster display drop off to B225 | Vihtonen Mathew |