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Course Description |
"ITMFG 585 is an introduction to an inquiry-based, iterative approach to 3 dimensional laser scanning, rapid prototyping technologies, laser machining, and CNC machining; students use R&D methods to produce and refine digital 3d product designs and manufacture prototypes." |
ObjectivesBy the end of this course, the learners should be able to the following: |
1. Demonstrate initial proficiency in 3D
prototyping technologies, including 3D product design software, 3D laser
scanning and reverse engineering, laser machining for 2D rapid prototyping, and
selected additive 3D rapid prototyping equipment to transform original design
concepts into three dimensional prototypes. 2. Critically explore technologies used for reverse engineering and rapid prototyping in terms of their parameters, application, limitations, cost, materials, equipment, outcomes, and implications. 3. Design original products with the parameters and limitations of manufacturing and prototyping technology in mind, testing and refining those designs by actually creating product prototypes. Using this iterative and inquiry-based approach, apply best practices and appropriate literature to the successive refinement of product designs with the aid of rapid prototyping. |
Rationale |
This course is designed to give graduate students from any discipline a broad exposure to and a basic understanding of essential digital technologies and production techniques for both, digital-to-physical methods (digital modeling, rapid prototyping, etc), and physical-to-digital methods (reverse engineering.) Students use an inquiry approach that requires both application of relevant literature and original design work, refined through successive iterations and product prototypes. This study can empower graduate students from a variety of fields to better refine and communicate their designs for three-dimensional products. |
Content OutlineThis outline is only the starting point for our investigations, and it is likely to evolve as the class moves forward. |
1. Introduction to product prototyping a. prototypes in a product design process b. design parameters c. manufacturing materials & processes d. impacts of design decisions 2. An inquiry-based approach a. choosing among prototyping technologies b. building on literature and practices c. designing for manufacture d. pushing limitations e. experimental approaches 3. Product design software a. 2D graphic design software b. 3D graphic design software 4. Reverse engineering a. 3D laser scanning b. Other 5. Subtractive prototyping technologies a. 2D rapid prototyping i. Laser machining ii. Other b. Computer numerical control machining i. G-Code programming ii. Computer aided manufacturing iii. Machine use 1. Milling & routing 2. Turning 3. Gaining information from machining simulation 6. Additive prototyping technologies a. Fused deposition modeling b. Solid object printing c. Other 7. Transforming ideas into product prototypes a. Process parameters, selection, and implications 8. Presenting and justifying design and development decisions and outcomes 9. Applications of prototyping technology in one's field |
Format |
This is a face-to-face, laboratory-based course. Students are expected to make use of open lab hours to accomplish the learning outcomes. |
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"ITMFG 585 Syllabus" All information is subject to change without notification. © Jim Flowers ITMFG 585: Inquiries into 3D Prototyping Department of Technology, Ball State University |
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