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2020-2021 Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]

ELT 108 - 3D Printer Operation and Maintenance


Description: An introduction to 3D printing technologies, 3D printing methods and printable materials as well as current and emerging applications of 3D printing. Additional topics include assembly, calibration, use, maintenance and troubleshooting of 3D printers.

Credits: 3
Lecture: 2
Lab: 2

Course Content:
  1. 3D printing technologies
  2. 3D material properties and printing methods
  3. 3D printer operation
  4. 3D printer software and programming
  5. 3D printer calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Describe key 3D printing technologies. (1)
  2. Describe key material properties for 3D printability for each printing technology. (2)
  3. Describe basic 3D printer operation. (3)
  4. Fabricate models using 3D printers. (3)
  5. Program 3D printers (4)
  6. Maintain 3D printers. (5)
  7. Troubleshoot 3D printers. (5)