Additive Manufacturing/ 3 D Printing

Annexure –I

Detailed Curriculum

Name of Unit of Qualification Introduction to 3D Printing

Duration 25 Hrs

Outcome Contents Hrs.

Acquire the basic knowledge Origin of 3D Printing, Additive 6
about 3 D Printing and AM Manufacturing. Use of AM parts. The Generic
Process AM Process: Step 1: CAD, Step 2:
Conversion to STL, Step 3: Transfer to AM
Machine and STL File Manipulation, Step 4:
Machine Setup, Step 5: Build, Step 6:
Removal, Step 7: Post-processing, Step 8:
Application.
Acquire the knowledge about Uses of Additive Manufacturing, Automated 5
3D manufacturing and Fabrication (Autofab), Freeform Fabrication
Fabrication or Solid Freeform Fabrication. Additive
Manufacturing or Layer-Based Manufacturing
Acquire the knowledge of Stereo lithography or 3D Printing, Rapid 7
printing, prototyping and Prototyping, Unique advantages -The Benefits
advantages of AM
Acquire the knowledge of Distinction Between AM and CNC Machining 7
different between AM and Material - Speed, Complexity, Accuracy,
CNC, properties and related Geometry, Programming - AM Parts.
Technologies Comparison of AM and traditional
manufacturing processes - Other Related
Technologies - Reverse Engineering
Technology, Computer-Aided Engineering,
Haptic-Based CAD.
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Name of Unit of Qualification
Duration
Outcome
Acquire the knowledge in 3D
printing principles and
different performance level
Acquire the Knowledge
about FDM machine and
process
Acquire Knowledge about
AM technologies and other
associated Technologies
Acquire knowledge about
different AM process
Additive Manufacturing Technologies and
3D Printing
100 Hrs
Contents Hrs.
Fused Deposition Modelling - Basic 25
Principles, Material Loading, Liquification,
Extrusion, Solidification, Positional Control,
Bonding, Support Generation, Plotting and
Path Control, Fused Deposition Modelling
from Stratasys
FDM Machine Types, Materials, Limitations 20
of FDM. Selective Laser Sintering Polyjet,
Materials for Additive Manufacturing & 3D
Printing
Development of AM Technologies, 30
Computers, Computer-Aided Design
Technology - Other Associated Technologies,
Lasers, Printing Technologies, Programmable
Logic Controllers, Materials, Computer
Numerically Controlled Machining
The Use of Layers , Classification of AM 25
Processes Liquid Polymer Systems , Discrete
Particle Systems , Molten Material Systems ,
Solid Sheet Systems , New AM Classification
Schemes, Metal Systems, Hybrid Systems,
Milestones in AM Development, AM Around
the World, Rapid Prototyping Develops into
Direct Digital Manufacturing.
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Name of Unit of Qualification
Duration
Outcome
Acquire the knowledge in 3D
printing slicing, color models
and Materials
Acquire the Knowledge
about STL and formats
Acquire Knowledge about
STL file manipulation and
additional software
Acquire knowledge about
AM simulations, file format,
tools and methods.
3 D modelling for 3 D Printing
100 Hrs
Contents Hrs.
Designing, Slicing Direct Slicing of the CAD 25
Model, Color Models Multiple Materials Use
of STL for Machining Reverse Engineering
and 3D Scanning
Preparing STLs for 3D Printing- Preparation 30
of CAD Models: The STL File, file formats,
creating STL files from CAD System,
Calculation of each slice profile, Technology
specific elements
Issues with STL files, STL file manipulation, 20
manipulation on AM machine. Beyond STL
file. Additional Software to Assist AM
AM Process Simulations Using Finite 25
Element Analysis, The Additive
Manufacturing File Format Data formats.
Design for Additive Manufacturing, tools and
methods.
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Name of Unit of Qualification Applications of 3 D Printing
Duration 100 Hrs

Outcome Contents Hrs.

Acquire the knowledge in Medical - Historical Developments - Value of 25
models and Testing Physical Models, Functional Testing, Rapid
Tooling

Acquire the Knowledge The Use of AM to Support Medical 30

about Medical applications Applications, Surgical and Diagnostic Aids

Acquire Knowledge about Prosthetics Development, Manufacturing, 20

different printing and Tissue Engineering and Organ Printing,
software support Software Support for Medical Applications

Acquire knowledge about Limitations, further developments. Aerospace, 25

AM Limitations, further Automotive, Construction & Architecture,
developments Product Prototyping, Art, Jewellery.
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Name of Unit of Qualification Integrated Product Design and Post
Processing
Duration 70 Hrs

Outcome Contents Hrs.

Acquire the knowledge in Principles of Product Development, Basic 25
Product Development and Electronics Structural Electronics,
basic Electronics

Acquire the Knowledge Vapour Smoothing, Sand Papering Vinyl 30

about opportunities in 3 D Pasting. Entrepreneurial opportunities in 3 D
Printing Printing.

Name of Unit of Qualification:Interpersonal and Communication Skills/Reporting

Duration: 5 Hrs.

Outcome Contents Hrs.

Acquire the knowledge of Communication Skills
Soft Skills Technical Writing 5