Solid Modeling and Additive Manufacturing (SMA) ME5I
The primary focus of any engineering laboratory/ field work in the technical education system is to develop the much needed industry relevant competencies and skills. With this in view, MSBTE embarked on this innovative ‘I’ Scheme curricula for engineering diploma programmes with outcome� base education as the focus and accordingly, relatively large amount of time is allotted for the practical work. This displays the great importance of laboratory work making each teacher; instructor and student to realize that every minute of the laboratory time need to be effectively utilized to develop these outcomes, rather than doing other mundane activities. Therefore, for the successful implementation of this outcome-based curriculum, every practical has been designed to serve as a ‘vehicle’ to develop this industry identified competency in every student. The practical skills are difficult to develop through ‘chalk and duster’ activity in the classroom situation. Accordingly, the ‘I’ scheme laboratory manual development team designed the practical to focus on the outcomes, rather than the traditional age old practice of conducting practical to ‘verify the theory’ (which may become a byproduct along the way).
This laboratory manual is designed to help all stakeholders, especially the students, teachers and instructors to develop in the student the pre-determined outcomes. It is expected from each student that at least a day in advance, they have to thoroughly read through the concerned practical procedure that they will do the next day and understand the minimum theoretical background associated with the practical. Every practical in this manual begins by identifying the competency, industry relevant skills, course outcomes and practical outcomes which serve as a key focal point for doing the practical. The students will then become aware about the skills they will achieve through procedure shown there and necessary precautions to be taken, which will help them to apply in solving real-world problems in their professional life.
This manual also provides guidelines to teachers and instructors to effectively facilitate student-centered lab activities through each practical exercise by arranging and managing necessary resources in order that the students follow the procedures and precautions systematically ensuring the achievement of outcomes in the students.
Mechanical, Plastic, Automobile and allied Industries need to build computer based models of desired product to perform different analyses before sending them for manufacturing so as to avoid wastage of resources. These models are being created using computer aided design software through ‘solid modeling module’ of the software. The same solid model can be send to rapid prototype machines and 3D printers for direct additive manufacturing also. This course will enable the students to inculcate solid modeling and additive manufacturing concepts and methodology to solve engineering problems
Although all care has been taken to check for mistakes in this laboratory manual, yet it is impossible to claim perfection especially as this is the first edition. Any such errors and suggestions for improvement can be brought to our notice and are highly welcome.
