Additive Manufacturing Processes

Additive Manufacturing Processes 

Certificate of Completion: 36 credits. Advising Guide

Career Description

The Additive Manufacturing Processes certificate prepares students for work in the emerging field of 3d printing of polymer and metal parts. This field puts students at the cutting edge of the newest manufacturing technology, learning to prepare data, create 3d models and geometry acceptable for additive processes.

• Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians 
• Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators 
• Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers
• Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 

Course of Study

The Additive Manufacturing Processes contains 36 credits and can be completed in one year if starting in fall.  Because of the unique content of each of the course, many do not require prerequisites meaning students can start in any term; but it will extend the length of time needed to complete the full certificate. All courses in the Additive Manufacturing Processes certificate are contained within and may be used to fulfill requirements for both the CNC and Additive Manufacturing AAS and the Fabrication and Additive Manufacturing AAS degrees.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:

1. Successfully design and redesign parts for additive manufacturing processes.
2. Operate additive manufacturing equipment and the supporting processes necessary.
3. Post process and check parts additively manufactured for quality.
4. Apply health and safety handling practices when working with additive manufacturing equipment and materials.
5. Program additive manufacturing equipment for repeatable serial production of parts.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of mixed process manufacturing for tight tolerance parts.

Prerequisites

• none