MAT61012 MM602: Additive Manufacturing

Aims/Description: The objectives of this module are to enable you to understand the basic and advanced knowledge about Additive Manufacturing (AM) process. The module covers major AM techniques for metal, polymer and ceramics. You will learn detailed design process, from conceptualization to creation of part design for a specific material and AM process. Development of new materials for AM, production of composites and multi-material via 3D printing, and sustainability of AM processes will be covered. You will learn about in-situ monitoring techniques, data analysis, process control and health and safety issues. Introduction to modelling of AM processes will be covered. You will learn about the part topology and design optimization using latest software (SOLIDWORKS Topology Optimization and Live PartsTM).

Restrictions on availability: Available to CDT Advanced Metallics Systems students only.

Staff Contact: GOODALL RUSSELL

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Seminars, Independent Study

Assessment: Course work

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