DMFG 201
3 credits
3D Modeling
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Digital Manufacturing diploma or department permission.
Working knowledge of common 3D modeling and design tools, such as SolidWorks, Autodesk. Introduction to dynamic modeling and simulation. Migration between various approaches and software packages. Transition to Computer Aided Manufacturing. 3D design consideration for the proper fabrication equipment (machining, 3D printing, etc). Collaboration and curation methods and practices.
DMFG 202
3 credits
Material Science and Technology
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Digital Manufacturing diploma or department permission.
Fundamental knowledge of common materials including their physical and chemical properties. Materials handling safety such as toxicity, interactions, waste management, etc. Materials’ machinability and acceptable process. Material failure and failure modes. Engineered materials vs. natural materials. Material selection considerations.
DMFG 203
3 credits
Design for Manufacturing
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Digital Manufacturing diploma or department permission.
Introduction to manufacturing technology. Impacts of materials and processes on industrial design choices and approaches. Process of designing or engineering a product to reduce its manufacturing cost. Manufacturability and common sense design. Manufacturing and industry standards, testing, and quality assurance.
DMFG 205
4 credits
Computer Numerical Controlled Machinery
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Digital Manufacturing diploma or department permission.
Computer numerical control theory and operation. CNC Machine operation safety. Computer-Aided Manufacturing principles including tooling, tool path and errors. Machine coding and instruction such as G-code, and pre- and post-processing such as Minkowski geometry. Machining methods and processes.
DMFG 207
2 credits
Fabrication Technology
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Digital Manufacturing diploma or department permission.
Introduction to common fabrication processes and associated materials including rapid prototyping technologies, non-machining processes such as welding and brazing, metal and plastic bending, forming, molding and casting. Implementation of digital fabrication processes, such as additive and subtractive manufacturing technology, CND machining, laser cutting. Investigate structural concepts and joining methods.
DMFG 210
15 credits
Project Studio
Prerequisite(s): DMFG 201, DMFG 202, DMFG 203, DMFG 205, and DMFG 207, or department permission.
An intensive studio and shop blended course that brings together the skills acquired from prerequisite Digital Manufacturing courses and the learner’s discipline-specific knowledge to complete a major digitally produced project from conception to completion (prototype). The approach will be problem-based learning, and projects can be team- or individual-based, under the direction and supervision of a faculty advisor/mentor.
