3-D Manufacturing 3 -- Lifesize objects

3-d Manufacturing Description

Students will learn how 3-d objects are made, molded and cast by hand and manufactured. Students will Utilize software to make 3-d objects on the computer. Use a 3-D printer to manufacture those objects. Everything from artistic sculptures to mechanical parts will be made.

Outcomes:
  • Students will develop problem-solving skills
  • Students will develop their own 3-d objects and make clay prototypes
  • Students will make single and multi-piece molds of their clay objects
  • Students will cast their objects in resin or other materials
  • Students will use an injection mold machine
  • Students will make their own molds for the injection mold machine
  • Students will be introduced to industry-standard 3-d software and vocabulary
  • Students will understand elements of planning and design
  • Students will develop mechanical and artistic 3-d pieces on the computer
  • Students will utilize a 3-d printer to turn their computer files into real-life objects.
  • Students will make multi-piece prints that fit together for final assembly

    • After finding solutions to the problem proposed in our "paper template" project, students now manufacture life-size versions of what they made in paper. This may be made in cardboard, foam core, metal, or wood, depending on the manufacturing challenge given in the previous assignment.

    Students will manufacture multiple life-sized objects based on their previous paper templates. Students may work in teams but must produce at least as many objects as team members. (3 team members must manufacture at least 3 objects.)

    Evaluation:
    3 points -- Consistent size of similar parts
    4 points -- fit of each part to the next (minimal gaps, undesired overlaps, etc.)
    3 points -- Assembled nicely to form the 3-d objects.
    10 points total