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Rapid Prototyping

Code 16386
Year 1
Semester S2
ECTS Credits 5
Workload TP(45H)
Scientific area Science and Technology
Entry requirements N.a.
Learning outcomes Provide a broad view of modern prototyping and computerized manufacturing techniques. Offer the students practical experiences of obtaining real objects from virtual models.
Develop skills for product materialization, based on prototyping techniques and materials from 3D digital models.
To know the functional differences between models and prototypes, applying them according to the needs of product presentation.
Syllabus Digital additive and subtractive manufacturing processes. Advantages and limitations of the various manufacturing processes and their suitability with the design process. Computerized machining programs. Principles and care to be taken when modeling files for rapid prototyping. Scanning objects. Contact with digital manufacturing processes, mainly with 3D FDM printing. Elaboration of the entire route for 3D printing. From 3D modeling, through optimization and preparation of the file, to the definition of printing and final printing characteristics. Connexion and support for the curricular unit of Project 2.
Main Bibliography Hallgrimsson, B. (2012). Prototyping and Modelmaking for product design (2nd ed.). Hachette.
Chua, C.K., Leong, K.F., Lim, C.S. (2003) Rapid prototyping: principles and applications. New Jersey: World Scientific.
Lidwell, W. (2009). Deconstructing product design: exploring the form, function, usability, sustainability, and commercial success of 100 amazing products. Beverly: Rockport, cop.
Lefteri, C. (2007). Making it: manufacturing techniques for product design. London: Laurence King, cop.
Pfeifer, M. (2009). Materials enabled designs: the materials engineering perspective to product design and manufacturing. Boston: Butterworth-Heinemann, cop.
Daniel S.; Martin B.; Kimo G.; Kenneth M.; Marco S. (2005). Digital Design and Manufacturing- CAD/CAM Applications in Architecture and Design. New Jersey: John Wiley
Mattson, M. (2009). CNC Programming: Principles and Applications. Florence: Delamar Learning publishing
Gebhardt, A. (2003). Rapid prototyping. Munich: Hanser Publishers.
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria The curricular unit has a teaching methodology of theoretical and practical nature, in which, after a theoretical exposition of the various contents, students will be guided to practical experimentation, through the development, accompanied by professor, of 3D digital and analogue modeling, according to traditional modeling and printing processes. Continuous assessment of the learning process and results obtained, based on participation and involvement (20%) and the development of several exercises (80%). At least two, being integrated into the curricular unit, as well as supporting the Project 2 curricular unit.
Language Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
Last updated on: 2023-07-28

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