ENGT 102 Materials Science for 3D Printing

This course provides a foundational understanding of engineered materials common in additive manufacturing processes. Students will study the structure, behavior, and properties of plastics, ceramics, metals, and composites, along with the impact of process parameters of material properties. An emphasis will be placed on material selection in the design process for 3D printed components. Material testing will be performed for some physical properties.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ENGT 101 and PHYS 101/101L

Hours Weekly

3 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. Describe the chemical composition and structure of various printable materials.
2. Identity the types of materials used in specific additive manufacturing processes.
3. Explain the meaning of key material properties relevant to engineered components.
4. Interpret the data from industry-standard material test methods for hardness, strength, ductility, etc.
5. Explain the relationships between chemical structure, manufacturing process parameters, and material properties.
6. Choose an appropriate material for a given design and manufacturing process.

Course Objectives

1. Describe the chemical composition and structure of various printable materials.
2. Identity the types of materials used in specific additive manufacturing processes.
3. Explain the meaning of key material properties relevant to engineered components.
4. Interpret the data from industry-standard material test methods for hardness, strength, ductility, etc.
5. Explain the relationships between chemical structure, manufacturing process parameters, and material properties.
6. Choose an appropriate material for a given design and manufacturing process.