Printed : 08 / 12 / 2021
Program Code 906142
The NWTC Additive Manufacturing certi�cate is designed to provide the skills required to design and execute 3-D printing projects . With advances in 3-D modeling and printing , this certi�cate covers key competencies that will be required for many designers and engineers . This certi�cate is well suited to experienced professionals wanting to add new skills . This certi�cate is wholly included in the Prototype and Design Associate Degree curriculum and four of the �ve classes are included in the Mechanical Design Associate Degree curriculum .
First Semester
10-606-119 Sketching-Technical 10-614-238 Intro to SolidWorks Modeling 10-614-155 Advanced SolidWorks Modeling 10-614-236 Rapid Prototype & Additive Mfg 10-614-158 Adv Additive Manufacturing Semester Total
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Total Credits
11
10-606-119 SKETCHING-TECHNICAL ... graphically describe objects with and without a CAD system ; understand and demonstrate the fundamental components of an engineering drawing : geometric construction , orthographic projection , section views , dimensioning & tolerancing . ( Prerequisite : Accepted into Mechanical Design Technology program or Mechanical CAD Certi�cate ; Corequisite : 10-606-116 , CAD-Intro .) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-614-238 INTRO TO SOLIDWORKS MODELING ... terminology , software operation , creating and manipulating SolidWorks models from blue prints to reverse engineering , utilizing basic modeling functions . ( Prerequisite : 10-606-119 , Sketching Technical ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-614-155 ADVANCED SOLIDWORKS MODELING ... introduces expanded SolidWorks terminology , software operation , object creation , and manipulation of advanced surface models . Also utilizes assemblies , motion studies , and advanced modeling functions . ( Prerequisite : 10-614-238 , Intro to SolidWorks Modeling ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-614-236 RAPID PROTOTYPE & ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING ... research and use of rapid prototyping technologies in the creation of complex 3D models , from SolidWorks or from other sources , overview upcoming technologies in the rapid prototyping �eld , estimating time and cost of build , �nishing FFM / SLS / SLA rapid prototype parts for secondary step , and client / provider relationships . ( Prerequisite : 10-614-152 Prototyping-Introduction to ; 10-614-238 , Prototype Solidworks Modeling ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-614-158 ADVANCED ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING ... introduces advanced 3D Printing theories and business principles . Manipulation of SolidWorks models to create complex 3D Printed parts is also covered . SME Technician certi�cation to accompany completion of class . ( Prerequisite : 10-614-236 , Intro Rapid Prototyping ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
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