EG4. 442 Digital Design and Fabrication Fundamentals

Introduces skills needed to set up, operate, and maintain rapid prototyping/3D printers, including FDM, SLA, etc. Introduces the set-up and operation of laser cutting and engraving tools used in product manufacturing as well as different materials used in production. Introduces the set-up and operation of a Computer Numeric Control (CNC) router to manufacture a simple project. Introduces computer aided manufacturing (CAM) for creating 2D and 2.5D tool paths. Audit available.

Credits

Prerequisite

Prerequisite: EG4. 412 Introduction to Inventor or EG4. 451 Solids I with a grade of C or better.

Notes

Career Technical Education (CTE) Course

Outcomes

Identify processes that can be completed by various 3D manufacturing processes. Create physical solid parts from digital CAD models using 3D printers. Create laser cut parts from digital CAD models. Apply basic finishing and processing techniques to manufactured parts. Identify processes that can be completed on a Computer Numeric Control (CNC) router. Set up and operate a CNC router to manufacture simple projects.