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Computer support and Rapid prototyping in foundry industry

Type of study Bachelor
Language of instruction Czech
Code 652-2024/03
Abbreviation PRPS
Course title Computer support and Rapid prototyping in foundry industry
Credits 5
Coordinating department Department of Metallurgical Technologies
Course coordinator Ing. Filip Radkovský, Ph.D.

Subject syllabus

1. Introduction in principles and preparation of pattern equipment and moulds
2. Utilization of computer technology for control of technological and manufacturing processes
3. Utilization of 3D modelling and graphic programs for formation of pattern equipment and moulds. Conversion of real bodies in 3D coordinates, data acquisition and processing.
4. Editing and export of 3D data for the needs of manufacture of a 3D pattern
5. Basic methods of Rapid prototyping (RP) technologies. Comparison of individual technologies, advantages and deficiencies
6. RP methods based on photopolymers and solid materials
7. RP methods based on powder materials
8. Post processing – final processing of patterns

Literature

CHUA, C.K. et. al. Rapid Prototyping: principles and Applications. Singapure: World Scientific Publishing Co. 2010. ISBN 978-981-277-897-0  .
WATT, A. and M. WATT. Advanced Animation and Rendering Techniques – Theory and Practice. New York: ACM Press, 1992. ISBN 0201544121 .

Advised literature

ERTTL, T. Computer Graphics-Principles and Practice. Vienna: 1996. ISBN 978-3-211-82806-9 .