Course syllabus

Digital prototypframtagning
Digital Prototyping

MMKF10, 5 credits, G2 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2017/18
Decided by: PLED M
Date of Decision: 2017-04-05

General Information

Compulsory for: MD4
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English

Aim

The aim for this course is to give the basic insights into the use of advanced computer aided tools for rapid prototyping. A physical form of a model is converted to a computerized model and after some matchings a nearly exact copy of the former model could be outprinted. Rapid Prototyping is created from a computerized product model to a physical object.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• Be able to generate a digital 3D model from a 3D scanning of a product and be able to edit received product model.
• Be able to generate necessary data for Rapid Prototyping from a given digital product model.

 

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

• Be able to independently create a simple digital 3D product model from a given physical model.
• Be able to independently generate a data file from a given computerized 3D product model for Rapid Prototyping.

 

Contents

The course includes basic parts of 3D product modeling by 3D scanning and Rapid Prototyping.

The 3D scanning deals with basic information of used scanning methods. Scanning a form of a model to get a digital model. Editing received digitized model. Rescanning.

The used computer program for digitized modeling deals with the following areas:

 

• Import 3D data from the scanned model.
• Create STL (Sterio Lithography) file.
• Export model to a CAD-program.

Rapid Prototyping part includes some Rapid Prototyping methods; preparation before printing object and after-treatment of the printed object.

 

Examination details

Grading scale: TH - (U,3,4,5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment: To receive a final passing grade, the student must receive a passing grade on individual assignments.

The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.

Admission

Required prior knowledge: MMK010/MMKA25 Manual and Computer Aided Drafting in Mechanical Engineering. IDEA10 3D modelling and rendering.
The number of participants is limited to: No

Reading list

• Manuals, documents from the department.
• 3D scanning practice document.

Contact and other information

Course coordinator: Giorgos Nikoleris, giorgos.nikoleris@design.lth.se
Course administrator: Cilla Perlhagen, cilla.perlhagen@design.lth.se
Course homepage: http://www.product.lth.se/education/