Course: Additive manufacturing and NC programming

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Course title Additive manufacturing and NC programming
Course code KTO/AMNC
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Kuželková Eliška, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
The subject provides students with a basic overview in the field of software support for additive manufacturing and NC programming. 1. Implementation of technology on modern production equipment 2. Utilization of CAD for additive needs/programming NC machines 3. Software for additive manufacturing 1 4. Software for additive manufacturing 2 5. Practical implementation of 3D printing 6. Basics of NC technology 7. Basics of working with CAM systems 8. Working in a CAM system 9. Simulation of NC code, digital twins, optimization of NC code 10. Manufacturing of the assigned part 11. Quality control of production 12. Robot programming 13. Guest lecture by industry experts

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture with practical applications, E-learning, One-to-One tutorial, Seminar classes, Individual study
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 35 hours per semester
  • Contact hours - 40 hours per semester
  • unspecified - 10 hours per semester
  • Team project (50/number of students) - 50 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
describe basic machining technologies, machining theory, metallurgy and construction
describe measurement methods incl. assessment methods
Skills
be able to work with MS Office tools (Word, Excel)
be able to work with PC
be able to think logically
to work with the production drawing
Competences
N/A
N/A
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
be able to orientate yourself in SWs for data preparation in AM
be able to orientate yourself in the NC code
be able to orientate yourself in CAM systems
understand the impact of the choice of production technology on the environment
Skills
data preparation for the AM process
AM simple components
Competences
N/A
N/A
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Individual study
One-to-One tutorial
Interactive lecture
Project-based instruction
Practicum
Skills
Practicum
Project-based instruction
Individual study
Competences
Lecture with visual aids
Self-study of literature
assessment methods
Knowledge
Oral exam
Skills
Project
Competences
Skills demonstration during practicum
Recommended literature
  • Calverley, Rick. CNC programmer's guide : Lab workbook. 2023. ISBN 978-1-68584-511-7.
  • Dixon, Bob; Walker, John R. Machining fundamentals. 11th edition. 2023. ISBN 978-1-64925-979-0.
  • Froes, F. H.; Boyer, Rodney. Additive manufacturing for the aerospace industry. 2019. ISBN 978-0-12-814062-8.
  • Gibson, Ian; Rosen, David; Stucker, Brent. Additive manufacturing technologies : 3D printing, rapid prototyping, and direct digital manufacturing. Second edition. 2015. ISBN 978-1-4939-2112-6.
  • Goldstein, Julia L. F.; Foulkes-Arellano, Paul. Materials and sustainability : building a circular future. First published. 2024. ISBN 978-1-032-52932-5.
  • Hoffmann, Peter J.; Hopewell, Eric S. Precision machining technology. Third edition. 2020. ISBN 978-1-3377-9530-2.
  • Koç, Muammer,; Özel, Tu?rul. Modern manufacturing processes. 2020. ISBN 978-1-118-07192-2.
  • Lachmayer, Roland; Ehlers, Tobias; Lippert, Rene Bastian. Design for additive manufacturing. 2024. ISBN 978-3-662-68462-7.
  • Negi, Pawan Kumar; Ram, Mangey,; Yadav, Om Prakash. Basics of CNC programming. 2019. ISBN 978-87-7022-043-9.
  • Surhone, Lambert M.; Timpledon, Miriam T.; Marseken, Susan F. Selective laser sintering : carbon dioxide laser, plastic, metal, direct metal laser sintering. 2010. ISBN 978-613-1-02423-8.
  • Štulpa, Miloslav. CNC : programování obráběcích strojů. První vydání. 2015. ISBN 978-80-247-5269-3.


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