Learn how to save time, materials, and money over the long run by simulating how a 3D model will be printed.
Additive Manufacturing: Testing and Simulating 3D Prints
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
- Simulating, testing, and validating 3D prints
- Who this course is for
- Repeatability
- Fidelity loss during slicing
- Errors introduced in fabrication
- Orientation-dependent part strength
- STL vs. 3MF
- Material properties
- Simulating a 3D printed part
- Topology optimization and generative design
- Simulating printing with filament
- Simulating and monitoring the print process
- Case study: Simulating metal printing
- Testing plastic 3D prints
- Testing metal 3D prints
- Creating test parts
- Testing bioprints
- Evolving AM standards
- Low-cost filament print validation
- Case studies: Qualifying materials
- Next steps
Taught by
Joan Horvath and Rich Cameron
