This course provides an overview of additive manufacturing processes, setting the stage for a deeper dive into individual processes. We will compare and contrast different additive manufacturing processes, and we will discuss a typical additive manufacturing process flow, from design file to finished part.
Introduction to Additive Manufacturing Processes
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Introduction to Additive Manufacturing Processes
This course is part of Additive Manufacturing Specialization
Instructor: Dhruv Bhate
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Students will compare and contrast different additive manufacturing processes and describe a typical AM process flow.
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course provides an overview of additive manufacturing processes, setting the stage for the deeper dives into individual processes. We will compare and contrast different additive manufacturing processes, and we will discuss a typical additive manufacturing process flow, from design file to finished part. The necessary elements for each course are lecture videos, knowledge checks, and project completion. For additional information on certain topics, I've included supplemental readings and videos throughout various lessons that might enhance your knowledge. Because all resources are not available to all students, these materials are optional. In addition, you will note that some of the lectures feature our department’s graduate students. These excellent students are sometimes closer to the material, having learned it recently, so we greatly appreciate their participation in the instructional process.
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This module provides a basic overview and history of additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing.
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In this module, you will learn about the six major categories of additive manufacturing processes.
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In this module, you will learn about the process flow common to all additive manufacturing processes, from CAD file to final part in hand.
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This course introduced additive manufacturing processes and emphasized how different types of raw material are converted into a part using a range of energy sources. In this module you will synthesize what you learned about the different additive manufacturing processes.
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