Building Models with 3D Printer

Building Models with 3D Printer

Appealing to the avid hobbyist, innovator or aspiring designer, this course covers the various aspects of 3D-printing including prototyping and commands used in the CAD software. Learners will experience firsthand how to design and create a prototype using CAD software, and produce the components for assembling using a 3D printer.

Related ITE Courses: Nitec in Mechanical Technology, Higher Nitec in Mechanical Engineering, Higher Nitec in Engineering with Business

At the end of the module, students will be able to:

Understand how prototypes for designs can be depicted in drawings and diagrams via 2D and 3D drawings.
Produce simple customised components with the application of 3D printing technology.

S/N	Module Outline
1	Produce 3D CAD drawing.
2	Describe the user interface of CAD software.
3	Explain the construction planes and sketch commands.
4	Describe the features of the part modelling: Extrude / Boss features Cut feature Fillet / Chamfer features Revolved feature Shell / Rib feature
5	Explain the procedures of the assembly command: Assembly basics Mate relationship
6	Produce components using 3D printer
7	Describe the basic concepts and principles of 3D printing.
8	Explain the advantages, limitations and applications of 3D printing.