SolidWorks for 3D printing
MAE-40043
Learn the basics of Additive Manufacturing with SolidWorks
Adopted in the world of Additive Manufacturing, 3D Printing helps increase flexibility in the production flow and reduces industrial expenses while enabling faster innovation and mechanization. SolidWorks, one of the first 3D modeling solutions in the market, allows Engineers to transform their models into a 3D model that can be printed in 3D.
SolidWorks for 3D printing shows participants the process involved in creating a physical object from an abstract concept. Through projects, students will practice the skills to transform an idea into a design and then convert it into a physical, 3-dimensional, prototype of the product. Also, students will have the opportunity to prepare for the SolidWorks Certified Additive Manufacturing exam – CSWA – Additive Manufacturing.
This course offers practical knowledge and will benefit shop floor personnel, decision making management, or anyone interested in learning more about this field.
Course Highlights:
- Introduction to Additive Manufacturing
- Machine Types
- 3d Printing Materials
- Surface, Solid and Mesh Model Preparation
- File Export and import Settings
- 3D Scan to 3D Print - Point clouds to mesh model creation
- Machine Preparation
- 3D Printing the Part
- Post Printing
- Part Finishing - Plastics vs metals
- Software to support the 3d printing process
Course Benefits:
- Learn the fundamentals of operating SolidWorks and supporting the 3D printing workflow
- Gain experience in creating 3D printable models
- Prepare CSWA-AM certification to demonstrate your knowledge of this technology.
Course Typically Offered: Online during Winter and Summer quarters
Prerequisites: Working knowledge of SOLIDWORKS is not required. However, it is recommended to watch the introductory SOLIDWORKS Tutorials, lessons one through three. **Links to these tutorials will be sent upon registration in the class.
Note: The first Certification test is included in the Class fees at a value of $100 per exam. If the exam has to be taken again students have to pay the $100 fee again. Students enroll will receive an electronic certificates and personal listing on CSWA Academic directory if they pass the CSWA Exam.
Hardware: Laptop or PC windows computer with 16 GB RAM and Nvidia or similar graphics card for gaming or CAD
Next steps: Upon completion of this class, consider enrolling in other courses in the Additive Manufacturing Certificate.
More information: Contact unexengr@ucsd.edu to learn more about Additive Manufacturing and course offerings.
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This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
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All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
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- No refunds after: 1/20/2025
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Instructor: Braxton Carter
Carter Braxton brings more than 25 years of experience in the reverse engineering and CAD industry to teaching and skills transfer for reverse engineering methods. Carter is a product engineering executive with broad experience in military, medical device, automotive, sports and aerospace product development. Trained with years of practice, he believes in “taking the Ph.D. out of 3D."
Carter started his career working with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the US Olympic sports science committee developing reverse engineering methods applied to rapid prototyping between 1992 – 1998, in which he designed Olympic equipment for winning gold medals. He co-founded HighRES, Inc in 1995 and served as its chief executive officer, chief technology officer and president. His goal at HighRES, Inc was to commercialize the proven reverse engineering software for Solidworks, Inventor, SolidEDGE, MasterCAM, Autocad, Rhino, Pro Engineer, KEYCreator, ANSYS spaceclaim, and Siemens NX. He also worked as the chief technical officer at ReverseEngineering.com, where after 19 years, their software products continue to develop new methods that simplify the 3D Scan-to-CAD experience.
Carter majored in math computer science at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado, and studied computer programming at the Control Data Institute.
