The course takes place in period

1 (2020-08-01 to 2020-10-25)

Level/category

Professional studies

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

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

Product Development for 3D Printing - Group Project.

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 course is conducted remotely in zoom due to Corona. There is no on campus printing activities. We hope students have the opportunity to print next year. There are no on campus lectures. The student may choose whether to utilize Arcada's computer labs or not.

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.

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

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.

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.

Makerbot User Manual.

Refer to itslearning for more information.

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

Supported virtual education

Assessment methods

  • Demonstrations and proficiency exams
  • Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
  • All assessment task and deadlines are described in detail in itslearning. Select "plans".

Assessment requirements

The course requires the students to obtain over 50% in total.

20% - Assignment 1: LinkedIn Learning online courses
30% -Assignment 2, 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

Vihtonen Mathew

Examiner

Vihtonen Mathew

Group size

No limit (21 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

Until date 2020-10-18

The timetable of the course

Week 36 - Additive Manufacturing (AM) Process Chain
Week 37 - Liquid and Solid Based AM Systems
Week 38 - Powder Based AM Systems, Data Formats
Week 39 - Applications of 3D Printing
Week 40 - Optimization and Troubleshooting
Week 41 - Online Presentation skills
Week 42 - Submission of Assessment tasks
Week 43 - Survey

Click "PLANS" tab in itslearning for detailed weekly schedule.

Course enrolment period

2020-08-10 to 2020-09-06

Assessment methods

  • Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
  • Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
  • Date will be announced later - Other assignments
Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2020-09-01 13:15 - 16:00 E383 Additive Manufacturing - Conducted remotely through zoom Students are encouraged to follow from home if possible. Students may also access the computer lab remotely using VPN or directly on campus. Vihtonen Mathew
2020-09-01 13:15 - 16:00 D399 Additive Manufacturing - Conducted remotely through zoom Vihtonen Mathew
2020-09-08 13:15 - 16:00 D399 Additiv tillverkning Vihtonen Mathew
2020-09-08 13:15 - 16:00 E383 Additive Manufacturing (remote online) Vihtonen Mathew
2020-09-15 13:15 - 16:00 D399 Additiv tillverkning Vihtonen Mathew
2020-09-15 13:15 - 16:00 E383 Additive Manufacturing (remote online) Vihtonen Mathew
2020-09-22 13:15 - 16:00 E383 Additive Manufacturing Guest Speaker in Zoom (remote) Vihtonen Mathew
2020-09-22 13:15 - 16:00 D399 Additiv tillverkning Vihtonen Mathew
2020-09-29 13:15 - 16:00 E383 Additive Manufacturing (remote online) Vihtonen Mathew
2020-09-29 13:15 - 16:00 D399 Additiv tillverkning Vihtonen Mathew
2020-10-06 13:15 - 16:00 E383 Additive Manufacturing (remote online) Vihtonen Mathew
2020-10-06 13:15 - 16:00 D399 Additiv tillverkning Vihtonen Mathew
2020-10-13 13:15 - 16:00 E383 Additive Manufacturing Group Presentations (Remote online) Vihtonen Mathew
2020-10-13 13:15 - 16:00 D399 Additiv tillverkning Vihtonen Mathew
2020-10-20 13:15 - 16:00 E383 Additive Manufacturing Individual Work Optional Vihtonen Mathew
2020-10-20 13:15 - 16:00 D399 Additive Manufacturing Individual Work Optional Vihtonen Mathew

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