When: May 8-9
Where: Wichita, KS
Cost: $250/person - Use the Promo Code = AM75OFF$% and get 75% off!
- Only 15 spots available. Registration is open until all spots are filled or will close on May 5th, 2025.
- Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion upon completion of this training.
- Open to college students, graduates, new learners, industry professionals, engineers and business.
- Lunch will be provided.
Course Learning Objectives:
- Covers the introductory topics pertaining to the background, applications, materials, processes, and benefits of Additive Manufacturing (AM).
- Provides basic level information of additive manufacturing workflows, 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 a prosumer grade Prusa 3D printer by incorporating the 3D printing workflow which comprises of modeling, STL file generation, slicing, printing, and post-processing.
Course Topics:
- Module 1 鈥� 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 鈥� Additive Manufacturing Glossary
General terms, process categories, key terminology, data / file formats, standard definitions associated with material processing, material extrusion, powder bed fusion, applications, properties, and evaluation.
- Module 3 鈥� Additive Manufacturing Workflow
Terminology recap, AM workflow overview, pre-processing, processing, post-processing.
- Module 4 鈥� Basic CAD Training for AM
3DEXPERIENCE (3DE) software, CATIA 3DE applications, user interface, Sketcher, Part Design workbench tools and operations, CAD modeling for 3D printing, parametric design.
- Module 5 鈥� 3D Printing for Hobbyist
Prusa: Research, printer anatomy, printing guide, 3D printing workflow, slicer software, troubleshooting, 3D printing exercises, insights/techniques.
- Module 6 鈥� Additive Manufacturing Standards
AM standardization, ISO/ASTM standards and their association, reading AM standards, standard development process, how to find a standard.
Course Outcomes:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Define 3D printing.
- Distinguish between 3D printing (AM) and conventional manufacturing processes.
- List the various materials and processes compatible with AM machines.
- Describe the capabilities of 3D printing machines.
- 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 purposes associated with each step of the AM workflow.
- Create a 3D model using a best-in-class modeling tool (CATIA on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform)
- 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 standards development organizations (SDO) agencies.
- Know how to find and read standards.
- Outline the standard development stages.
May 8
National Center for Aviation Training, Manufacturing Training Center, Room M164 (CAD/CAM
Lab)
4004 N. Webb Rd Wichita, KS 67226
9:00 a.m. 鈥� 10:00 a.m. : Introduction to Additive Manufacturing (AM)
10:00 a.m. 鈥� 11:00 a.m. : AM Glossary
11:00 a.m. 鈥� 12:00 p.m. : AM Workflow
NOON 鈥� 1:00 p.m. : Lunch Break
1:00 鈥� 4:00 p.m. : Basic CAD Training for AM
May 9
National Center for Aviation Training, Manufacturing Training Center, Room M164 (CAD/CAM
Lab)
4004 N. Webb Rd Wichita, KS 67226
9:00 a.m. 鈥� 12:00 p.m. : 3D Printing for Hobbyist
NOON 鈥� 1:00 p.m. : Lunch Break
1:00 鈥� 4:00 p.m. : AM Standards, Lab Tour, Assessment Test, Q & A