Course detail

Rapid Prototyping and 3D Digitization

FSI-YRPAcad. year: 2016/2017

During the course, students learn the methods of acquisition and processing of accurate 3D data that can serve as a basis for reverse engineering or one of the steps in the design process. The course includes accurate methods of optical digitizing typical functional parts as well as the scanning procedures with manual 3D scanner for ideological drafts. The course continues with teaching of methods of scanned data post-processing in order to give students sufficiently broad overview of important for future practice. After a general introduction to 3D printing technology (FDM, FFF, 3DP etc.), students will learn how to prepare data for 3D printing and carry out the 3D printing job.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

3

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. David Paloušek, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Machine and Industrial Design (ÚK)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students will be able to design and prepare parts for additive manufacturing, process the scanned data of 3D objects and transform it into surface models useable for further design work. Students will utilize gained experience during preparation of diploma thesis, in further doctoral program or in practice for development of new products. Knowledge of additive technologies and optical digitization will expand the skills required for the design and implementation of pre-production models.

Prerequisites

Knowledge in area of CAD systems, particularly Rhinoceros 3D.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Lessons are focused on practical software tools and technologies. The course is taught through exercises focused on practical problems of measurement and data processing in order to prepare and implement a print job to the 3D printer. Practically-oriented exercises also allow students to get feedback from the physical realization of projects.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Course-unit credit is awarded on the following conditions: active participation in the seminars, submission of given semestral project and 3D data in digital form.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the possibilities of using 3D optical digitization, reverse engineering and rapid prototyping technologies in industrial design. The aim is achieved by teaching advanced software tools and hands on experience with optical scanning of spatial objects and 3D printing plastic parts.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Attendance at seminars is obligatory and checked by the teacher. Compensation of missed lessons depends on the instructions of course supervisor. Students have to be present in scheduled hours in the computer lab and work on projects and wait for consultation. The absences are possible only due similar reasons as by work law, e.g. Illness. Unexcused absence may cause denial of credit.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B3A-P Bachelor's

    branch B-PDS , 3 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Computer-assisted exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. David Škaroupka, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. 3D optical digitization – ATOS system
2. 3D optical digitization - Sense system
3. Software GOM Inspect – post-processing, modification of mesh
4. Software GOM Inspect – post-processing, geometrical tolerances, primitives
5. Reverse engineering - Rhinoreverse 2
6. Reverse engineering - Rhinoreverse 2
7. Generation of structures – Grasshopper
8. Generation of structures – Grasshopper
9. Generation of structures – Grasshopper
10. Rapid prototyping – job preparation for Zprinter 650, Dimension SST1200
11. Rapid prototyping – job preparation for upMini, Flashforge, Easy3Dmaker
12. Part manufacturing using rapid prototyping
13. Part manufacturing using rapid prototyping