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Engineering

Building Models with 3D Printer

More information on the module on building models with 3D printer.

Discover the world of 3D Printing

Are you a hobbyist, innovator, or aspiring designer? This course is perfect for you, covering all the exciting parts of 3D printing, including prototyping and using CAD software commands. You will learn how to design and create your own prototypes and produce components with a 3D printer.

Bring your designs to life

Experience the thrill of turning your ideas into real objects using CAD software. You will gain hands-on skills in designing and assembling components with a 3D printer. With these skills, you can explore further with courses like Higher Nitec in Mechanical Engineering, or Higher Nitec in Engineering with Business.

Learning outcomes

Visualise your designs in 2D and 3D

By the end of this module, you will know how to show your design ideas using 2D and 3D drawings and diagrams. You will understand how to create clear visual representations of your prototypes. These skills will help you bring your creative ideas to life on paper and screen.

Create custom parts with 3D printing

You will also learn how to make simple custom components using 3D printing technology. This hands-on experience will let you turn your designs into real objects. With these abilities, you will be ready to explore exciting opportunities in design and technology.

Module outline

More information on the module outline

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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.

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