Registration Fee:
$250/seat
This training is available in part due to the EDA Build Back Better Regional Competition
award 2022-2026.
Training Location:
National Center for Aviation Training, Manufacturing Training Center, Room M166 (CAD/CAM
Lab)
4004 N. Webb Rd Wichita, KS
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WSU NIAR’s Introductory Additive Manufacturing (AM) Certificate Program is an in-person, 3-day training that incorporates hands-on exercises and lectures.
- Covers the introductory topics pertaining to the background, applications, materials, processes and advantages of additive manufacturing (AM).
- Provides basic level information of the additive manufacturing workflow, terminology, standards and the computer-aided design (CAD) skills required to create a simple 3D part.
- Get a first-hand experience on how to print a part on the Prusa 3D printer by incorporating the 3D printing workflow which comprises of modeling, STL file generation, slicing, printing and post-processing.
Course Outcomes:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Define 3D printing.
- Distinguish between 3D printing and conventional manufacturing process.
- List the various materials and processes compatible with AM machines.
- Describe the capabilities of a 3D printing machine.
- Understand the basic terms and definitions associated with AM.
- Identify the relevant abbreviations of AM.
- Recognize the 7 AM Process Categories as specified by ASTM.
- Understand the tasks and the purpose associated with each step of the AM workflow.
- Create a 3D model on 3DEXPERIENCE.
- Apply the steps of the 3D printing workflow on a Prusa 3D printer and manufacture a simple 3D printed part.
- Understand the importance of standards.
- Identify AM standardization agencies.
- Know how to find and read standards.
- Outline the standard development stages.
Course Topics
Module 1 – Introduction to AM
Additive manufacturing definition, AM history, pros and cons of 3d printing, 3D printing
vs. traditional manufacturing, cost comparison: AM vs. traditional manufacturing,
AM workflow, applications of AM, 3D printing materials, 3D printing processes, emerging/advanced
AM technologies.
Module 2 – Additive Manufacturing Glossary
General terms, process categories, process: general, process: data, process: material,
processing: material extrusion, processing powder bed fusion, parts: general, parts:
application, parts: properties, parts: evaluation.
Module 3 – Additive Manufacturing Workflow
Terminology recap, AM workflow overview, pre-processing, processing, post-processing.
Module 4 – Basic CAD Training for AM
3DEXPERIENCE(3DE) software, CATIA 3DE applications, user interface, sketcher, part
design, assembly design workbench/tools, CAD model for Prusa 3D printing.
Module 5 – 3D Printing for Hobbyist
About Prusa research, anatomy of Prusa, Prusa printing guide, Prusa 3D printing workflow,
Prusa slicer software, troubleshooting and 3D printing exercises.
Module 6 – Additive Manufacturing Standards
AM standardization, ISO/ASTM standards and their association, reading AM standards,
standard development process, how to find a standard.
Individuals who complete this course will receive a completion certificate. This course is open to the public. No pre-requisites required.