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Additive Manufacturing: Stereolithography

The Additive Manufacturing: Stereolithography course in an informative, entry-level overview of the stereolithography additive manufacturing process. Ready to take the next step? Explore the course details and see everything we’ve packed into this program!

Learning Hours: 2

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Course Description

The Additive Manufacturing: Stereolithography course is an informative, entry-level overview of the stereolithography additive manufacturing process. In this course, learners are presented with the basics of stereolithography, its process, and the necessary process considerations. Learners in the quality and manufacturing fields will find value in this course.

Who will benefit from this Stereolithography Additive Manufacturing course?

OEMs that manufacture, design, or procure components from Additive Manufacturing or 3D printing companies; Any manufacturer looking to introduce Additive Manufacturing concepts; Additive Manufacturing service bureaus; Educational institutions; Students and aspiring industry professionals.

Course Classification

*THORS uses the Bloom’s Taxonomy Methodology for our course development.

Certificate Awarded for Additive Manufacturing: Stereolithography

*upon successful completion

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Learning Objectives

Differentiate between the different light source approaches.
Understand the various applications, advantages, and limitations of stereolithography.
Discuss the process materials used in stereolithography to produce different objects.
Understand and breakdown the whole stereolithography process.
Examine the cost drivers of stereolithography.
Analyze the many quality concepts of stereolithography that affect the production of objects.

Tank of photopolymer with a laser originating from below and shining into the resin through clear glass — Additive Manufacturing: Stereolithography

Stereolithography Basics
1. Light Source Approaches
  1. Top-Down Illumination
  2. Bottom-Up Illumination
2. Support Structure
3. Applications
  1. Common Applications
    1. Concept Models
    2. Prototypes
    3. Functional Prototypes
    4. Patterns
  2. Production Applications
    1. Patterns
    2. Tools
    3. Parts
4. Advantages and Limitations of Stereolithography
5. Process Materials
Stereolithography Process
1. Design
2. Pre-Process
3. Build
4. Post-Process
Process Considerations
1. Cost Drivers
  1. Design
    1. Size
    2. Orientation
    3. Complexity
  2. Equipment and Raw Materials
  3. Post-Processing
2. Quality Concepts
  1. System Capabilities
  2. System Calibration and Maintenance
  3. Material Selection
  4. Material Age
  5. Object Design
  6. Object Orientation
  7. Object Size
  8. Build Parameters
  9. Post-Processing

Course Categories

Automotive Systems

Engineering Drawings

Industry 4.0

Manufactured Products

Manufacturing Excellence

Manufacturing Processes

Materials

Quality

Safety and Compliance

Training Partner: Konecranes Training Institute

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