Syllabus - Additive Manufacturing (AB 603(A))

Automation and Robotics

Additive Manufacturing (AB 603(A))

VI-Semester

Unit 1

Introduction to Additive Manufacturing

Introduction to AM, AM evolution, Distinction between AM & CNC machining, Steps in AM, Classification of AM processes, Advantages of AM and Types of materials for AM.

Unit 2

Vat Photopolymerization AM Processes

Stereolithography (SL), Materials, Process Modeling, SL resin curing process, SL scan patterns, Micro-stereolithography, Mask Projection Processes, Two-Photon vat photopolymerization, Process Benefits and Drawbacks, Applications of Vat Photopolymerization, case studies.

Unit 3

Material Jetting AM Processes

Evolution of Printing as an Additive Manufacturing Process, Materials, Process Benefits and Drawbacks, Applications of Material Jetting Processes. Binder Jetting AM Processes: Materials, Process Benefits and Drawbacks, Research achievements in printing deposition, Technical challenges in printing, Applications of Binder Jetting Processes.

Unit 4

Extrusion-Based AM Processes

Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM), Principles, Materials, Process Modelling, Plotting and path control, Bio-Extrusion, Contour Crafting, Process Benefits and Drawbacks, Applications of Extrusion-Based Processes, case studies.

Unit 5

Sheet Lamination AM Processes

Bonding Mechanisms, Materials, Laminated Object Manufacturing (LOM), Ultrasonic Consolidation (UC), Gluing, Thermal bonding, LOM and UC applications, case studies.

Practicals

Reference Books

  • Ian Gibson, David W Rosen, Brent Stucker., “Additive Manufacturing Technologies: 3D Printing, Rapid Prototyping, and Direct Digital Manufacturing”, 2nd Edition, Springer, 2015

  • Patri K. Venuvinod and Weiyin Ma, “Rapid Prototyping: Laser-based and Other Technologies”, Springer, 2004.

  • Chua Chee Kai, Leong Kah Fai, “3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing: Principles & Applications”, 4th Edition, World Scientific, 2015.

  • D.T. Pham, S.S. Dimov, Rapid Manufacturing: The Technologies and Applications of Rapid Prototyping and Rapid Tooling, Springer 2001.

  • Rafiq Noorani, Rapid Prototyping: Principles and Applications in Manufacturing, John Wiley & Sons, 2006