ETD 2371C - Rapid Protyping Model Design and Fabrication

Engineering and Building Arts Department

Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 77
Effective Term Spring 2017 (525)

Requisites

Prerequisite ETD 2364C and
(Prerequisite ETD 2368C or
Prerequisite ETD 2369C)

Course Description

Rapid model making and prototype design is a valued part of many industries, including transportation, architecture, product, packaging, media, and entertainment. The growth of rapid prototyping technology has opened up new areas of development in design representation, such as simulation analysis and various rapid prototyping processes. This course will develop elements of creative thinking and problem solving used in the design process, including the techniques and methods used to construct prototypes and models. In the project aspect of this course, the students select a field of specialization to explore methods and materials in a number of options in industrial environment with the use of computer simulation, modeling, and rapid prototyping. (Note: MAC computers are not recommended for ETD courses.)

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

  1. The student will demonstrate an understanding of history of rapid prototyping by:
    1. identifying the people and companies who are responsible for the various process of rapid prototyping.
    2. determining the historical timeline when these processes came into the manufacturing world.
    3. identifying the major chronological events in the field.
    4. identifying the commercial development and the early attempts to commercialize prototyping machine.
    5. identifying the educational development of rapid prototyping.
  2. The student will describe the fundamentals of rapid prototyping by:
    1. identifying the different types of models and types of prototype machines.
    2. identifying the different types of rapid prototyping processes.
    3. identifying the vital parts of the product development process.
    4. determining and applying the correct developmental process for the project.
    5. identifying the roles that prototypes process go through, such as experimentation and learning, testing and proofing, communication and interaction, synthesis and integration, and finally scheduling and markers.
    6. creating and interpreting mathematical models, pencil sketches, foam models, and the functional physical approximation of the product.
  3. The student will demonstrate an understanding of industrial rapid prototyping processes by:
    1. identifying the different types prototyping processes required for part manufacturing.
    2. applying the rapid prototyping processes for specific applications.
    3. developing various quantitative and qualitative approaches in using these industrial processes.
    4. designing a metric that are used to determine/monitor/improve process performance.
  4. The student will demonstrate the manufacturing and modeling skills by:
    1. constructing a 3D CAD model and modifying the SL. CAD file for use with the 3D printer.
    2. constructing a 3D CAD model and modifying the dxf. CAD file for use with a CNC milling.
    3. constructing a 3D CAD model and a dxf. CAD files for use with an abrasive waterjet.
    4. designing a 3D CAD model with working drawings for product development.
  5. The student will simulate the process of developing and completing a rapid prototype project by:
    1. constructing a rapid prototype of an architectural structure or mechanical device via rapid prototyping processes within the context of an individual hands-on design.
    2. constructing a rapid prototype of an architectural structure or mechanical device via rapid prototyping processes within the context of a group hands-on design.
    3. presenting the finished student project.

Criteria Performance Standard

Upon successful completion of the course the student will, with a minimum of 70% accuracy, demonstrate mastery of each of the above stated objectives through classroom measures developed by individual course instructors.

History of Changes

C&I Approval: 09/14/2010, BOT Approval: 11/16/2010, Effective Term: Spring 2011 (435).
C&I Approval: 08/12/2016, BOT Approval: 09/20/2016, Effective Term: Spring 2017 (525)

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  2. Applied Engineering Technology PCS (APENGHS-AR) (635) (Active)
  3. Biomedical Engineering Technology (BMET-AS) (640) (Active)
  4. Medical Device Design and Manufacturing (MDDM-CT) (580) (Active)
  5. NIMS Machining Level 1 - CNC Turning: Programming Setup and Operation (to ENG-AS) (NIMTIC-AR) (650) (Active)
  6. NIMS Machining Level I - CNC Milling: Programming Setup and Operations (tom ENG-AS) (NIMMIC-AR) (650) (Active)
  7. Rapid Prototyping and Design (RAPID-CT) (645) (Active)