The objective of the lecture is to impart & develop fundamental principles, practices and approaches for computer controlled manufacturing methods.

Digital Fabrication

• History, literature, references
• Classification of manufacturing methods according to DIN 8580
• Additive and subtractive manufacturing
• Milling, punching, nibbling

Laser cutting & engraving

• Functional principle
• Suitable materials
• Testing the suitability of unknown materials
• Typical properties and applications
• Data format: G-Code
• Do’s and Dont’s
• Gerätekalibrierung, –pflege und Wartung

3D Printing

• Functional principles (7 different processes)
• Available materials
• Typical properties and applications
• Data format: STL
• Do’s and Dont’s
• Determining print cost & timeDruckzeitermittlung
• Equipment calibration, care and maintenance
• Overview: 3D Software (Cinema 4D, Maya, Rhino, SolidWorks)

For the successful completion of the course the following criteria will be used:

• Constant and punctual participation (min. 70% attendance, 50% of the grade)
• Partaking in the individual, practical exercise (approx. 45 Minutes, 50% of the grade)

Maximum number of participants: 24