Explore the software, tools, and materials essential to realising 3D printing technology in this free online course. 3D printing brings a transformative perspective to the world of 3D modeling. This course is your complete guide to CAD and CAM software, the types of printers available, and the materials used in 3D printing. You'll gain the skills to convert digital designs into physical objects while also understanding the technical and social implications of this innovative technology. Enroll today and explore the fascinating possibilities of 3D printing.
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 3-4 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | What You Will Learn In This Free Course • Explain the benefits of additive manufacturing for rapid prototyping • Outline the most prevalent kinds of materials used in 3D printing • Discuss the various applications of 3D printing and the categories of software used • State why it is helpful to use a G-code visualizer when starting with slicer settings • Identify the components of fused deposition modelling printers • State the disadvantages of using the Bowden-style extruder • Distinguish between various types of resin printers • Explain how building supports with SLA differs from FDM • Recall the tools and basic controls in TinkerCAD and Meshmixer software • Summarise the difference between polygonal modelling and parametric modelling • State the need for standards in 3D printing |
| Course Code | 7246 |
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