Is it for me?
Candidates with a basic understanding of 3D printing additive manufacturing at a novice to intermediate level, for technicians, engineers, managers, scientists etc.
PLEASE NOTE:
This three-day course is part of the Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Initiative (AMSCI) - a programme to improve the global competitiveness of UK advanced manufacturing supply chains . Places are limited and are expected to be very popular so early registration is advised.
What will I learn?
The three-day course covers the following topics:
- Introduction to Additive Manufacturing (AM) - overview, comparison with other AM processes, advantages and disadvantages of Selective Laser Melting (SLM)
- SLM benefits and applications
- SLM process - process description, end-to-end process chain, process hardware, current/future technology developments
- Metal powders for AM - production, characterisation of metal powders, powder management, handling and safety issues
- SLM safety issues
- SLM risk and safety assessment exercise
- Topology optimisation
- Design for AM
- SLM process build optimisation
- SLM material build parameter optimisation
- Post processing operations
- Inspection, metrology and NDT - geometric conformity, defect detection etc.
- AM process certification and verification - AM standards, process, facility and component certification
- SLM cost analysis
- SLM case study
- Practical demonstration of SLM machines
Note: The course will not cover machine operation or hands-on operator training. If this is required, please contact us.
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