ADM 2042 - Advanced Additive Processes - VP

Credits: 2
Hours/Week: Lecture 1 Lab 1
Course Description: This course covers Vat Photopolymerization (VP) additive manufacturing technologies.  It focuses on the use and operation of Digital Light Processing (DLP) and Material Jetting (MJ) machines and processes.  Theory of operation, materials, and postprocessing methods are covered including hands-on machine operation in this lecture/lab course.
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 and lab safety

2. Digital Light Projection processes

3. Material Jetting processes

 
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students will be able to:

1. describe Vat Photopolymerization technologies

2. demonstrate machine safety and proper material handling techniques

3. prepare Digital Light Projection (DLP) and Material Jetting (MJ) machines for use

4. operate DLP and MJ printers

5. postprocess DLP and MJ parts
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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