Additive Manufacturing: Tools, Materials and Methods, 6 credits (TFYA88)
Additiv tillverkning: verktyg, material och metoder, 6 hp
Main field of study
Applied Physics PhysicsLevel
Second cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Jens ErikssonDirector of studies or equivalent
Magnus BomanAvailable for exchange students
YesMain field of study
Applied Physics, PhysicsCourse level
Second cycleAdvancement level
A1XCourse offered for
- Master's Programme in Biomedical Engineering
- Master's Programme in Physics and Nanoscience
- Master's Programme in Mechanical Engineering
- Master's Programme in Materials Science and Nanotechnology
- Master of Science in Design and Product Development
- Master of Science in Energy - Environment - Management
- Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering
- Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
- Master of Science in Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International
- Master of Science in Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
Prerequisites
Thermodynamics at the level provided in a basic course in chemistry, physics, or materials science. Familiarity with material physics, as provided in a course such as modern physics, is beneficial but not required, as is familiarity with at least one CAD program. (CAD instruction will be offered as a brief supplemental course for those who lack training/experience.) Basic laboratory skills. This will be a relatively fast-paced course. Students who are unfamiliar with at least one of the pre-requisites (physics/chemistry/materials science or CAD) may struggle.
Intended learning outcomes
This course will provide a general understanding of additive manufacturing (3D-printing), and detailed understanding of:
- the physics and chemistry involved with the various printing methods, including the material requirements,
- the types of materials appropriate for various printing methods,
- various printing methods, their advantages and disadvantages,
- current and future applications of additive manufacturing.
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- describe several types of 3D printers, their mode of operation, and their strengths and limitations,
- determine which type of printer is most suitable for fabricating a part based on the requirements of the desired product (choice of material, tolerances, etc.), or whether 3D printing is at all a viable option,
- prepare 3D CAD models for creating printed devices (including editing for printer limitations, etc.), and
- confidently produce 3D-printed devices with at least two kinds of 3D printers (after hands-on work in the labs).
Course content
Material properties in the solid, liquid, and other (gel, glass) states. Phase-change processes and chemical reactions, including photo-initiated chemistry. Introduction to digital control of mechanical systems (stepper motors, etc.) Introduction to fluid mechanics, as applied to additive manufacturing. Introduction to surface science, as applied to additive manufacturing. Applications, strengths, and weaknesses of various forms of additive manufacturing including: Mechanical applications (prototypes, mechanical components), chemical and life-science applications (prosthetics, artificial organs, lab-on-a-chip devices, etc.). An introduction to 3D CAD. An introduction to planning/slicing software. Hands-on design, fabrication, and evaluation of fabricated parts.
Teaching and working methods
This course includes lectures, hands-on labs, a student-defined project and a field trip.
Examination
LAB1 | Laboratory work | U, G | 1 credits |
TEN1 | Written examination | U, 3, 4, 5 | 3 credits |
PRA2 | Student project and presentation | U, G | 2 credits |
Grades
Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5Other information
About teaching and examination language
The teaching language is presented in the Overview tab for each course. The examination language relates to the teaching language as follows:
- If teaching language is Swedish, the course as a whole or in large parts, is taught in Swedish. Please note that although teaching language is Swedish, parts of the course could be given in English. Examination language is Swedish.
- If teaching language is Swedish/English, the course as a whole will be taught in English if students without prior knowledge of the Swedish language participate. Examination language is Swedish or English (depending on teaching language).
- If teaching language is English, the course as a whole is taught in English. Examination language is English.
Other
The course is conducted in a manner where both men's and women's experience and knowledge are made visible and developed.
The planning and implementation of a course should correspond to the course syllabus. The course evaluation should therefore be conducted with the course syllabus as a starting point.
Department
Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologiDirector of Studies or equivalent
Magnus BomanExaminer
Jens ErikssonEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 40 hRecommended self-study hours: 120 h
Course literature
Websites
Review articles and notes available for download (password protected) on the course homepage
Websites
Review articles and notes available for download (password protected) on the course homepage
LAB1 | Laboratory work | U, G | 1 credits |
TEN1 | Written examination | U, 3, 4, 5 | 3 credits |
PRA2 | Student project and presentation | U, G | 2 credits |
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