Basic Additive Manufacturing
This is the first in a series of stackable credentials for Additive Manufacturing. To achieve basic level proficiency, a student has demonstrated: an understanding of three dimensional CAD software, the knowledge required to operate a 3D printer, and an ability to identify various additive manufacturing technologies.
- Type Certification
- Level Foundational
- Time Weeks
- Cost Paid
Skills
- 3D Modeling
- 3D Modeling Software
- 3D Printing
- 3D Printing Setup
- Additive Manufacturing Design Rules
- Additive Manufacturing Processes
- Advanced Manufacturing
- CAD
- Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
- Design for Additive
- File Formats
- Fused Deposition Modeling
- Fused Filament Fabrication
- Layer Height and Print Speed Optimization
- Manufacturing
- Material Knowledge
- Post-processing Techniques
- Printer Maintenance
- Safety Protocols
- Slicing Software
Earning Criteria
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Create a model in a 3D CAD software capable of interfacing with other objects or 3D models.
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Use at least one 3D printer to create an object from a CAD file.
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Identify different Additive Manufacturing technologies which may include, but not limited to, Fused Deposition Modeling, Stereolithography, Directed Energy Deposition, and Powder Bed Fusion.