Rapid Prototyping (MFGE405) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Rapid Prototyping MFGE405 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Technical Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Drill and Practice.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. C. Merih Şengönül
Course Assistants
Course Objectives Participants will study topics fundamental to rapid prototyping and automated fabrication, including the generation of suitable CAD models, current rapid prototyping fabrication technologies, their underlying material science, the use of secondary processing, and the impact of these technologies on society. The rapid prototyping process will be illustrated by the actual design and fabrication of a part.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Describe the current available rapid prototyping systems, their fundamental operating principles, and their characteristics
  • Describe complementary, secondary fabrication processes commonly used with the above rapid prototyping systems
  • Select the appropriate fabrication technology, or technologies, for a given prototyping task
Course Content Rapid prototyping technologies, CAD models suitable for automated fabrication, secondary processing, additive manufacturing technologies, stereolithography, fused deposition modeling, laminated object manufacturing, selective laser sintering, direct metal laser sintering, casting processes for rapid prototyping, investment casting, rapid tooling, reverse engineering.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Overview of rapid prototyping and automated fabrication technologies • What is a prototype? • Why make a prototype? • What is automated fabrication? • History of numerical control • Process planning; manual, variant, generative Chapter 1
2 Introduction to injection molding • Introduction to injection molding • Design for injection molding • Selecting materials • UL standards Chapter 2
3 Rapid prototyping technologies • Machine tool motion • History of layered manufacturing • Stereolithography • Solid ground curing • Selective laser sintering • Fused deposition modeling • Laminated object manufacturing • Other systems Chapter 3
4 Rapid prototyping technologies • Machine tool motion • History of layered manufacturing • Stereolithography • Solid ground curing • Selective laser sintering • Fused deposition modeling • Laminated object manufacturing • Other systems Chapter 4
5 The underlying material science • Photopolymers • Thermoplastics • Powders Chapter 5
6 The underlying material science • Photopolymers • Thermoplastics • Powders Chapter 6
7 Generating CAD models suitable for automated fabrication • The .STL file format • Repairing CAD models • Adding support structures • Model slicing Chapter 7
8 Generating CAD models suitable for automated fabrication • The .STL file format • Repairing CAD models • Adding support structures • Model slicing Chapter 8
9 Secondary processing • RTV silicone rubber molds • Investment casting • Improving the quality of prototyping • Improving the productivity in manufacturing • Medical applications Chapter 7
10 Secondary processing • RTV silicone rubber molds • Investment casting • Improving the quality of prototyping • Improving the productivity in manufacturing • Medical applications Chapter 8
11 Secondary processing • RTV silicone rubber molds • Investment casting • Improving the quality of prototyping • Improving the productivity in manufacturing • Medical applications Chapter 11
12 Secondary processing • RTV silicone rubber molds • Investment casting • Improving the quality of prototyping • Improving the productivity in manufacturing • Medical applications Chapter 12
13 The future • Remote manufacturing on demand • Ongoing research activities • How can these technologies be improved? Chapter 13
14 The future • Remote manufacturing on demand • Ongoing research activities • How can these technologies be improved? Chapter 14
15 Final exam period All chapters
16 Final exam period All chapters

Sources

Course Book 1. Rafiq Noorani, Rapid Prototyping: Principles and Applications, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2006, ISBN 0-471-73001-7
Other Sources 2. Ian Gibson (ed.), Advanced Manufacturing Technology for Medical Applications, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., 2005, ISBN 0-470-01688-4

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation 1 15
Laboratory 1 25
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics 5 5
Homework Assignments 6 10
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 20
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 25
Toplam 15 100
Percentage of Semester Work 75
Percentage of Final Work 25
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Gains adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, and subjects specific to the software engineering discipline; acquires the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas to complex engineering problems.
2 Gains the ability to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selects and applies proper analysis and modeling techniques for this purpose. X
3 Develops the ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; applies modern design methods for this purpose.
4 Demonstrates the ability to select, and utilize modern techniques and tools essential for the analysis and determination of complex problems in software engineering applications; uses information technologies effectively.
5 Develops the ability to design experiments, gather data, analyze, and interpret results for the investigation of complex engineering problems or research topics specific to the software engineering discipline.
6 Demonstrates the ability to work effectively both individually and in disciplinary and interdisciplinary teams in fields related to software engineering.
7 Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to deliver effective presentations, and to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8 Gains knowledge of at least one foreign language; acquires the ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, and give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
9 Acquires an awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and continuously improve oneself.
10 Acts in accordance with ethical principles and possesses knowledge of professional and ethical responsibilities.
11 Knows the standards used in software engineering practices.
12 Knows about business practices such as project management, risk management and change management.
13 Gains awareness about entrepreneurship and innovation.
14 Gains knowledge on sustainable development.
15 Has knowledge about the universal and societal impacts of software engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, as well as the contemporary issues reflected in the field of engineering.
16 Acquires awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
17 Applies knowledge and skills in identifying user needs, developing user-focused solutions and improving user experience.
18 Gains the ability to apply engineering approaches in the development of software systems by carrying out analysis, design, implementation, verification, validation, and maintenance processes.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 4 64
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 3 48
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 6 3 18
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 2 2 4
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 3 3
Total Workload 137