ADM 2041 - Advanced Additive Processes - PBF

Credits: 2
Hours/Week: Lecture 1 Lab 1
Course Description: This course covers Powder Bed Fusion (PBF) technologies in additive manufacturing.  It focuses on the use and operation of Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), and Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS). Theory of operation, materials, and post processing methods are covered including hands-on machine operation in this lecture/lab course.
MnTC Goals
NA

Prerequisite(s): ADM 2010 or ADM 1010 with a grade of C or higher

AND

ADM 1053 or ADM 1055 with a grade of C or higher

 
Recommendation: NA

Major Content
1. Machine, lab, and materials safety

2. Selective Laser Sintering

3. Direct Metal Laser Sintering
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students will be able to:

1. describe PBF technologies

2. demonstrate machine safety and proper material handling

3. prepare Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) and Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) for printing

4. operate SLS and DMLS printers

5. postprocess SLS and DMLS parts

6. turnover SLS and DMLS machines

7. recycle powders for reuse
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC): Goals and Competencies
Competency Goals (MnTC Goals 1-6)
None
Theme Goals (MnTC Goals 7-10)
None

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