| WHEN: |
Thursday, April 9, 2009
8:00 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. |
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| WHERE: |
Sewall Center for Leadership
Robert Morris University
6001 University Boulevard
Moon Township, PA 15108 |
| COST: |
$59 |
| REGISTRATION: |
Submit the Brochure and Registration Form via mail or fax (412-397-2593), call 412-397-3692 or e-mail cares@rmu.edu. You can also register by phone at 412-397-3692 or via Online Registration. |
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The RMU-CARES Direct Digital Manufacturing Technology Transfer Center is offering this hands-on training workshop to current and prospective rapid prototyping (RP) and rapid manufacturing (RM) users. The workshop will allow users to compare and practice various technologies. Participants will gain extensive knowledge regarding commercially available DDM systems, including their advantages and limitations, as well as the ability to select technology and matching material consistent with their needs.
Participants will be able to build their own designs using several different technologies, materials and machines. Prior to the workshop, participants are invited to submit solid model files for consideration for production by rapid prototyping or rapid manufacturing methods. |
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Engineers, designers, inventors, artists, managers involved in manufacturing, custom production, prototyping, machining, R&D, product development and deployment, and marketing.
INSTRUCTOR
Howard A. Kuhn, Ph.D., PE, is the director of research and development for The Ex One Company and a fellow of the American Society of Materials International. Kuhn has held joint appointments on the faculties of mechanical engineering and materials science and engineering at Drexel University (1966-74) and the University of Pittsburgh (1975-87). He was a co-founder of Concurrent Technologies Corporation, headquartered in Johnstown, Pa., and served as the chief technical officer from 1988 to 2000. He is the author of two books and 90 technical papers and has given numerous invited and keynote technical presentations internationally. Kuhn received his bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in mechanical engineering from Carnegie Mellon University.
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DAY 1 – WORKSHOP
Technologies and Processes – Overview
- Direct Digital Manufacturing
- Comparison of CNC vs. Additive Process
- Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
- Stereolithography (SLA)
- Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), Direct Laser Sintering (DLS), Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)
- Electron Beam Melting (EBM)
- Laser Deposition (LENS)
- 3-D Printing (3DP)
Materials and Applications
- FDM and SLA Materials
- SLS and DLS Polymers and Metals
- LENS, DMLS, EBM, 3DP Metals and Ceramics
- Digital Pattern and Sand Mold Making
Design for Rapid Manufacturing
- Understanding Technology Limitations
- Rules, Guidelines and Examples
Machine Setup - FDM, SLA, 3DP, and CIP (optional)
- Part Orientation, File Handling, Material Preparation and Process Startup
Planning Session
- Selected Parts Fabricated Overnight for Next-Day Evaluation
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DAY 2 – HANDS-ON WORKSHOP AND DEMONSTRATIONS (half-day workshops, individually scheduled)
- Part Removal and Post-Production
- Part Handling
- Part Setup and Pre-Production Procedures
For more examples, please visit our Picture Gallery.
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