1. Be able to setup and operate a Polylactic Acid (PLA) 3D printer safely using 100% biodegradable (plant based) plastic filament.
2. Learn how to generate 3D Solid Models using 3D CAD software.
3. Learn how to download and modify preexisting models for 3D Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Printer.
4. Know how to optimize models for successful printing with CAM software.
5. Learn post-processing of printed parts
6. Troubleshoot common printer and slicing issues.
1. Holistic view of the Additive Manufacturing process.
2. Basic Operation and Safety Rules of a LulzBot TAZ FDM Printer.
3. Materials used in FDM Printing.
4. Introduction to CAD & CAM software.
5. Download programs of preexisting models to a 3D (FDM) Printer.
6. Creating 3D Solid parts from specifications.
7. Slicing and printing.
8. Troubleshooting printer and slicing issues.
9. Cumulative project and evaluation.
120
No
Manufacturing Production Technician Certification
No
High School Graduate or GED; at least 18 years of age; reading level of 10th grade or higher.
Make: Getting Started with 3D Printing (2nd Edition) by Kloski & Kloski (2021); student guides, 3D Printers and associated tools and equipment, laptops provided by students to use Tinkercad.
3D printers and associated materials/supplies.
90% attendance"Completion of all assigned objectives and successful completion of a final printing project. "
N/A
This course is intended for personnel who wish to be employed in an industry position that utilizes 3D Printer Operator/Technicians, Post-processing Technicians, Model Maker, Additive Manufacturing Technologist/Engineer, Manufacturing Production Technician, and Industrial Maintenance Technician.
3D Printer Operator/Technicians, Post-Processing Technicians, Model Maker, Additive Manufacturing Technologist/Engineer, Manufacturing Production Technician, Industrial Maintenance Technician
This is a skill gap area for the light manufacturing in Wake County that is dependent on Manufacturing and Production skilled technicians to keep manufacturing systems operating.
3D Printer Operator/Technicians
Post-processing Technicians
Model Maker
Additive Manufacturing Technologist/Engineer
Manufacturing Production Technician
Industrial Maintenance Technician
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Requisites: None
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