The purpose of this course is to introduce you to the SLA 3D printing process and how it is used in additive manufacturing technology. As you progress through the modules, lessons and activities in this course you will learn about the technology, materials used for SLA 3D printing and their specific applications such as building components for use in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) or Medical Devices. This will include a look at a specific type of SLA 3D printer that is being operated in the Sinclair College Additive Manufacturing lab. In the Lab/Prototype Course you will have the opportunity to create your own 3D object and print it using the SLA 3D printer with instructor guidance. The course activities conclude with a video that shows the individual steps involved in operating the Form 2 SLA 3D Printer. The video is followed by an interactive exercise through which you can “operate” the Form 2 Printer in a computer simulation.
Prerequisites:
None
Learning Goals:
The overall Goals and Objectives for this course are listed below. Each Module of the course contains individual objectives that support the overall course goals and objectives.
- Become familiar with SLA 3D Printer technology
- Describe how the SLA process is used in Additive Manufacturing
- Identify the contributions of SLA 3D printing to additive manufacturing technology
- Explain how SLA technology is applied and future trends
- Become familiar with SLA technology applications in UAS and Medical Device prototyping and production
- Develop a 3D model for use in the Lab/Prototyping Course
Note 1: This course will be held online with rolling enrollment.
Note 2: This course will run three weeks from the start date as scheduled with Sinclair once enrollment is complete.
