Course syllabus adopted 2023-02-12 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameAdditiv tillverkning
- CodeMTT120
- Credits7.5 Credits
- OwnerMPPEN
- Education cycleSecond-cycle
- Main field of studyMechanical Engineering
- DepartmentINDUSTRIAL AND MATERIALS SCIENCE
- GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language English
- Application code 34118
- Maximum participants80 (at least 10% of the seats are reserved for exchange students)
- Block schedule
- Open for exchange studentsYes
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0116 Examination 7.5 c Grading: TH | 7.5 c |
In programmes
- MPAEM - MATERIALS ENGINEERING, MSC PROGR, Year 1 (compulsory elective)
- MPDES - INDUSTRIAL DESIGN ENGINEERING, MSC PROGR, Year 1 (elective)
- MPPDE - PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, MSC PROGR, Year 1 (compulsory elective)
- MPPEN - PRODUCTION ENGINEERING, MSC PROGR, Year 1 (compulsory elective)
Examiner
Eduard Hryha- Full Professor, Materials and Manufacture, Industrial and Materials Science
Eligibility
General entry requirements for Master's level (second cycle)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Specific entry requirements
English 6 (or by other approved means with the equivalent proficiency level)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Course specific prerequisites
Basic courses in mechanical engineering.Aim
The aim is to establish basic understanding regarding additive manufacturing as industrial method for manufacture of advanced parts. The course covers pre-processing, product design, process know-how, materials selection and basic aspects of manufacturing of metallic and polymeric products with respect to materials and processing technologies.Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
After completion of the course, the student should be able to:- describe basic principles for additive manufacturing,
- be able to describe the main processes for the additive manufacturing and their capabilities,
- be able to demonstrate basic skills with respect to design for additive manufacturing,
- understand and describe the design, materials, processing and post-processing aspects of the AM processes for metallic materials and some polymeric and ceramic materials,
- be able to describe technical limitations/product realisation capabilities when applying additive manufacturing technology as manufacturing method
- understand and be able to analyse conditions set by materials technology
Content
The course addresses following topics:- Basic terminology, definitions and technologies in additive manufacturing
- Preparation/design for AM, including the steps from product design to manufacturing
- Application of different AM technologies with respect to types of products, their size and geometry, appropriate manufacturing series and performance requirements
- Basics about AM processing including characteristics of different AM technologies
- Technology and methods applied for metals, polymers and ceramics
- Basics of materials technology and powder technology of relevance in AM
- Quality control of AM-parts
- Integration of AM in manufacturing chain
- Post-processing of AM-parts
Organisation
The course includes a lecture series that covers the main issues of the course, as defined in the course plan. A number of guest lecturers from industry (end-users of AM parts, manufacturers of AM equipment and manufacturers of AM parts) will also contribute with their knowledge. The course includes a compulsory project/group assignment, which is organised to train the participants in designing, manufacturing and evaluating an AM-part. The project is presented both by written report and oral presentation. Besides the lecture series, a number of tutoring events/exercises will be held. During these events, the students will be trained on design/process preparation, AM process knowledge, critical aspects of materials technology in AM and AM applications.Literature
The course is defined by lecture hand outs, problem solving compendium and presented theory/guidelines for practicals. Reference course bookis ""Additive Manufacturing: 3D Printing, Rapid Prototyping and Direct Digital Manufacturing", Ian Gibson, David Rosen, Brent Stucker, ISBN: 978-1-4939-2112-6 (Print) 978-1-4939-2113-3 (Online). Change in the course literature is possible. The course participants will in such case be informed prior to start of the course.Examination including compulsory elements
The grading will be based on the combination of the final written test and the assessment of the project/group assignment. The project will be assessed based on the quality of written report and presentation by the project group. The project and laborations are compulsory. The grading of the approved project can only upgrade the individual result from the final exam.The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.