DRIVE AM Trainings
June 4 - 6: Introduction to AM Workflow (3-Day In-Person)
In-Person Training
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (MT)
- Register Here (20 spots available): http://utep.questionpro.com/IntroAMWorkflow06-04-24
This course will:
- Identify the seven process categories of Additive Manufacturing (AM)
- Understand the AM workflow (design, fabrication, etc.)
- Recognize the limitations of AM
- Design parts using Computer Aided Design (CAD)
- Prepare parts for printing using slicing software
- Apply concepts to a final project for evaluation
This course is provided through DRIVE AM funding - no fee for DoD participants.
June 25 - 27: Introduction to Industrial Additive Manufacturing (3-Day Virtual)
Virtual Training
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (ET)
- Register Here (50 spots available): https://utep.questionpro.com/IntroIndustrialAM06-25-24
This course will:
- Identify the seven process categories of Additive Manufacturing (AM)
- Understand the AM workflow (design, fabrication, post processing, etc.)
- Learn the benefits and limitations of AM
- Understand reverse engineering and 3D scanning basics
- Recognize variables in the material extrusion process chain, that impact final part quality
- Identify the major components of a Stratasys Fortus 900 mc and have a general understanding of the working principles of the machine
- Identify the major components of an EOS M290 industrial printer and have a general understanding of the working principle of the machine
- Recognize variables in the laser powder bed fusion process chain, that impact final part quality
This course is provided through DRIVE AM funding - no fee for DoD participants.
July 23 - 25: Introduction to Industrial Additive Manufacturing (3-Day Virtual)
Virtual Training
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (ET)
- Register Here (50 spots available): https://utep.questionpro.com/IntroIndustrialAM07-23-24
This course will:
- Identify the seven process categories of Additive Manufacturing (AM)
- Understand the AM workflow (design, fabrication, post processing, etc.)
- Learn the benefits and limitations of AM
- Understand reverse engineering and 3D scanning basics
- Recognize variables in the material extrusion process chain, that impact final part quality
- Identify the major components of a Stratasys Fortus 900 mc and have a general understanding of the working principles of the machine
- Identify the major components of an EOS M290 industrial printer and have a general understanding of the working principle of the machine
- Recognize variables in the laser powder bed fusion process chain, that impact final part quality
This course is provided through DRIVE AM funding - no fee for DoD participants.
August 13 - 15: Laser Powder Bed Fusion Foundation (3-Day In-Person)
In-Person Training
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (MT)
- Register Here (20 spots available): https://utep.questionpro.com/LPBFFoundations08-13-24
This course will:
- Identify the differences between PBF, LPBF vs EBPBF and the ability to explain working principle of LPBF
- Demonstrate the capability to design for AM (DfAM) LPBF Metals
- Ability to identify and employ software packages used for pre-processing (STL healing, orientation, part duplication, labeling, support generation)
- Recognize the commonalities and differences on the primary components/systems of LPBF equipment from different vendors
- Understand the commonalities for performing machine setups on different LPBF OEM/vendors
- Ability to perform setup and maintain LPBF equipment using best industry practices
- Show understanding of powder-laser (material-energy source) interaction; physical phenomena and effects on the LPBF process (print-wise, metallurgically, material properties)
- Understand effects of process variables such as laser power, velocity, scanning strategy, shielding gas flow, etc.
- Identify monitoring methods employed in LPBF including advantages and shortcomings
- Ability to select print material for a given application performing cost-performance analysis
- Identify the thermal post-processing techniques for a given material and required conditions as set in applicable standards
- Recognize post-processing needs and methods required for LPBF components
This course is provided through DRIVE AM funding - no fee for DoD participants.
Please note:
- Additional course offerings can be contracted separately
- Travel expenses for in-person courses not supported by DRIVE AM
- For more info, contact Jose Coronel, DRIVE AM Program Manager: jlcoronel@utep.edu