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MECH 457  Additive Manufacturing  Units: 4.00  
This elective course provides a comprehensive introduction to additive manufacturing (AM), with an emphasis on a scientific/technical approach to process/product design, as well as troubleshooting, for various industrial applications. The course includes an overview of AM techniques (including process configurations, processing conditions and the common machinery/instruments), followed by part design, process design & optimization in the context of AM and AM process modelling and control. Both polymer 3D printing and metal powder-based techniques will be covered. The theoretical course material will be complemented by a group-based practical/hands-on project using the existing AM facility within the department.
NOT OFFERED 2024-2025
(Lec: 3, Lab: 1, Tut: 0)
Requirements: Prerequisites: MECH 213 or (MECH 211 and MECH 212), MECH 270, MECH 203 Corequisites: Exclusions:   
Offering Term: W  
CEAB Units:    
Mathematics 0  
Natural Sciences 0  
Complementary Studies 0  
Engineering Science 48  
Engineering Design 0  
Offering Faculty: Smith Engineering  

Course Learning Outcomes:

  1. Identify and explain the process configurations in various Additive Manufacturing (AM) processes.
  2. Identify and explain the effect of process parameters in various AM processes.
  3. Describe, analyze and design the specific function of lasers and laser optics in laser-based AM processes.
  4. Analyze, design and optimize part geometry and build strategy for AM products.
  5. Analyze, design and optimize process parameters/profiles for various AM processes; Calculate the required heat input in relation to process variables and material input.
  6. Analyze and model heat transfer in metal AM processes.
  7. Identify the solidification phenomenon and development of macro- and microstructure in metal AM processes.