41302 Additive Manufacturing 1
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Credit points: 6 cp
Subject level:
Undergraduate
Result type: Grade and marksRequisite(s): ((68037 Physical Modelling AND (41053 Materials and Manufacturing Engineering A OR 48621 Manufacturing Engineering)) OR SMJ10186 24cp Engineering Sub-major (UG Science) )
Description
Additive manufacturing (including 3D printing) is a broad set of manufacturing methods and related technologies for producing products. This subject provides students with foundation understanding and utilization of additive manufacturing to transform raw materials and energy into products. This subject provides students with knowledge and skills for the additive manufacturing (3D printing) industry: Introduction into additive manufacturing processes and their uses, skill development in design and fabrication using additive manufacturing processes and workflow planning and analysis for production.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
| 1. | Demonstrate skills in material processing, additive manufacturing methods, and related production skills. (D.1) |
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| 2. | Apply basic concepts in design for additive manufacturing to clearly defined problems. (C.1) |
| 3. | Demonstrate basic evaluation of additive manufacturing in the context of stakeholders, organisations, economic, social, and environmental impacts and opportunities. (B.1) |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject also contributes specifically to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs):
- Socially Responsible: FEIT graduates identify, engage, interpret and analyse stakeholder needs and cultural perspectives, establish priorities and goals, and identify constraints, uncertainties and risks (social, ethical, cultural, legislative, environmental, economics etc.) to define the system requirements. (B.1)
- Design Oriented: FEIT graduates apply problem solving, design and decision-making methodologies to develop components, systems and processes to meet specified requirements. (C.1)
- Technically Proficient: FEIT graduates apply abstraction, mathematics and discipline fundamentals, software, tools and techniques to evaluate, implement and operate systems. (D.1)
Contribution to the development of graduate attributes
Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies
This subject contributes to the development of the following Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies:
- 1.2. Conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
- 1.3. In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
- 1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of sustainable engineering practice in the specific discipline.
- 2.1. Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
- 2.2. Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
- 3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
Teaching and learning strategies
Modern teaching techniques will be used in this subject to facilitate active learning through case studies and practical exercises in a clearly defined and real-life context. Learning activities in this subject will be supported by our state-of-the-art additive manufacturing facility, Protospace.
The class proceeds through three modules.
In the first module, students study fundamental knowledge in material processing related to additive manufacturing processes and consider the social, environmental, and economic impacts of these technologies.
In the second module, students practice fabrication in one or more additive manufacturing methods, starting from file preparation through production and post-processing.
In the third module, students will scale their production assessment to a real-world context and evaluate the relevance and usefulness of additive manufacturing for that application.
Throughout the class, students will apply the fundamental knowledge studied throughout to their projects. They will receive feedback during class to iterate on their projects. Students will be able to give feedback to their peers and learn from each other.
Content (topics)
Introduction into additive manufacturing processes and uses, as well as potential environmental, social, and economic impacts of the technology.
Skill development in design and fabrication using additive manufacturing processes and relevant software.
Workflow planning and analysis for production for additive manufacturing.
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Quiz
| Intent: | Ability to demonstrate appropriate use of equipment, processes and methodology associated with additive manufacturing. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 1 and 2 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): C.1 and D.1 |
| Type: | Quiz/test |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 40% |
| Length: | 60 minutes |
Assessment task 2: Project 1
| Intent: | Increase self-confidence with hands-on activities related to design and fabrication. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 1 and 2 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): C.1 and D.1 |
| Type: | Project |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 30% |
| Length: | Physical artefact submitted. 500-word limit on description. |
Assessment task 3: Project 2
| Intent: | Demonstrate competent usage of relevant software to design and fabricate a product. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 1, 2 and 3 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): B.1, C.1 and D.1 |
| Type: | Project |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 30% |
| Length: | Physical artefact submitted. 500-word limit on description. |
Minimum requirements
In order to pass the subject, a student must achieve an overall mark of 50% or more.
Required texts
None
Recommended texts
Available online with subject materials