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Identical coursesAdditive Manufacturing Processes - 3D Printing (B-KUL-H0E64A)
Cannot be taken as part of an examination contractPOC Werktuigkunde
Aims
At the end of this course, the student will be able to:
- Understand the basic working principles of the different 3D printing technologies for printing polymer, metal or ceramic components, and the hardware and software involved
- Understand the physics behind the different 3D printing processes and the influence of different process parameters
- Integrate their knowledge of the AM process principles/physics to explain:
- Why certain materials can be successfully processed and others not with specific 3D printing techniques
- The advantages and the limitations of current 3D printing processes compared to more traditional manufacturing processes in terms of productivity, accuracy, quality and mechanical performance.
- The relation between the unique manufacturing conditions and the resulting mechanical properties of the printed materials
- Why certain parts are suitable or not suitable to be produced by 3D printing
- The future challenges in 3D printing research
Previous knowledge
Basic knowledge of physics, chemistry, materials science and manufacturing techniques is required.
Identical courses
This course is identical to the following courses:
H04P7A : 3D printen
Is included in these courses of study
- Master of Biomedical Engineering (Programme for students started before 2021-2022) (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Courses for Exchange Students Faculty of Engineering Science (Leuven)
- Master of Mechanical Engineering (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Master of Mechanical Engineering (Leuven) (Module: Manufacturing & Management) 120 ects.
- Master of Materials Engineering (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Master of Biomedical Engineering (Programme for students started in 2021-2022 or later) (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Master of Mechanical Engineering (Programme for Engineering Technology Students) (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Master of Mechanical Engineering (Programme for Engineering Technology Students) (Leuven) (Module: Manufacturing & Management) 120 ects.
Activities
2.7 ects. Additive Manufacturing Processes - 3D Printing: Lectures (B-KUL-H0E64a)
Content
The lectures will be organized in two parts.
- In the first part, the general concept of 3D printing will be discussed after which students will learn the basic working principles of the most important 3D printing technologies for processing polymers, metals and ceramics. These lectures will be structured based on the form of raw material to be used, e.g. powder based (SLS, SLM, EBM, etc.), liquid based (SLA, DLP, Objet, etc.), solid based (FDM, LOM, etc.) and gas based (LCVD).
- In the second part, the lectures will focus on state-of-the art developments in powder bed and laser based 3D printing processes, e.g. Selective Laser Sintering and Selective Laser Melting. In these lectures, some of results of recent research at KU Leuven will be included. Also quest speakers from both academia and industry will be involved in this part of the course
Course material
Scientific papers for part 2 of lectures (available on Toledo)
Additional open source handbooks available on Toledo.
0.3 ects. Additive Manufacturing Processes - 3D Printing: Lab Sessions (B-KUL-H0E65a)
Content
lab sessions in the KU Leuven - Additive Manufacturing lab, seminars, company visits
Evaluation
Evaluation: Additive Manufacturing Processes - 3D printing (B-KUL-H2E64a)
Type : Exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Oral, Written
Type of questions : Multiple choice, Closed questions, Open questions
Learning material : Course material, Reference work
Explanation
Written exam with oral explanation.