Additive Manufacturing: FDM Printing

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Additive Manufacturing: FDM Printing. Training Course

About the Program

Looking to master product creation using additive technologies? This course will give you systematic knowledge and practical skills in 3D printing using the most common and accessible technology—Fused Deposition Modeling, or FDM for short.

You will learn about the types and kinematics of 3D printers, learn how to select materials based on technical requirements, master working with software for preparing digital models for printing (slicers), and get hands-on with 3D printing and post-processing of printed parts.

A significant part of the course is dedicated to practice: you will set up the equipment yourself, master 3D printer prep, learn how to monitor the printing process, diagnose and fix print defects, and perform physical and chemical post-processing of final products.

Format:

Training course

Duration/Credits:

60 hours / 2 ECTS credits

Length:

4 or 6 weeks

Level:

Introductory, no prerequisites required

Delivery Mode:

In-person or hybrid

Participants receive a certificate upon completion.

Target Audience:

Vocational and higher education students, as well as professionals interested in mastering plastic 3D printing technologies

After completing the course, you will:

Understand 3D printing technologies: Navigate the classifications, capabilities, and limitations of additive manufacturing techniques for thermoplastic materials
Understand material properties: Correctly select plastics to achieve the desired strength and quality for printed parts
Configure slicers: Install, configure, and set up slicing software, build projects, and define printer and material settings
Confidently prepare models for manufacturing: Select optimal print bed orientation considering technological constraints, and define print geometry (walls, infill, supports, etc.) along with print parameters (flow rate, cooling, retraction, etc.)
Operate 3D printers: Prepare the build plate, calibrate the machine, load filament, monitor the first layer, and manage the printing process
Identify and troubleshoot defects: Analyze the root causes of print failures and adjust printing parameters to improve quality
Master post-processing techniques: Apply physical and chemical surface finishing techniques to achieve required performance characteristics
Independently execute projects: Make informed engineering decisions regarding equipment, print modes, and materials, completing the full manufacturing workflow from start to finish

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