ENGC1070 Additive Manufacturing Finishing Techniques

This course covers finishing techniques for models created with additive manufacturing. Model joining techniques such as threaded fasteners, adhesives, plastic welding, and interlocking joints will be discussed as well. Model smoothing and covering will be explored as well.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Instructor approval or ENGC1050 and one of the following: ENGC1160, ENGC1250, ENGC2100, MMVP1545

Course Requirements and Evaluation

Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.

Learning Outcomes

The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Apply safety procedures
Design purchased parts into 3D printed parts
Compare surface treatments
Apply material removal techniques
Construct models utilizing adhesives
Construct models utilizing plastic welding procedures
Build assemblies using fasteners
Apply plastic filler to models
Demonstrate proper painting techniques
Produce molds from 3D printed parts

Text and References

A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the campus store and in eServices.

Course Scheduling

The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Credit Details section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.

Accommodations Statement

Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html

Campus

Brooklyn Park Campus and Eden Prairie Campus:  952-995-1300

Credit Details

lecture:

2

lab:

1