Reverse Engineering Design and 3D printing | Faculty of Technical Sciences

Subject: Reverse Engineering Design and 3D printing (17.P321)

Native organizations units: Department of Production Engineering

Type of studies	Title
Master Academic Studies	Industrial Engineering (Year: 1, Semester: Winter)

General information:

Category	Theoretical-methodological
Scientific or art field	Metrology, Quality, Fixtures and Ecological-Engineering Aspects
ECTS	5

Gaining knowledge on theoretical and practical aspects of reverse engineering modeling and rapid prototyping in the field of industrial production.

Learning on reverse engineering design methodology. The ability of practical application of reverse engineering design in the field of industrial production with an emphasis on the use of contact and optical 3D digitization systems. Learning on 3D printing methodologies. The ability to understand technical aspects of 3D printing with special emphasis on the practical application of 3D printing in the field of industrial production. Ability to understand the methodological and practical aspects of reverse engineering design and 3D printing integration.

The term, role and importance of reverse engineering design in the field of industrial production. Reverse Engineering methodology. 3D digitization - concepts and methods. Pre-processing of the results of 3D digitization. Reconstruction of complex surfaces - generating CAD models. The term, concept, role and importance of 3D printing in industrial production. Technological aspects of 3D printing. Materials for 3D printing. Integration of reverse engineering design and 3D printing.

Classes are held in the form of interactive lectures, laboratory and computer exercises. Lectures presents the theoretical part of the course subject accompanied by characteristic examples in order of better understanding. The laboratory exercises comprise practical application of the gained knowledge on the available laboratory equipment. Computer exercises include application of ICT in gaining knowledge in the field of study. In addition to lectures and exercises consultations are regularly held.

Authors	Title	Year	Publisher	Language
Wang, W.	Reverse Engineering : Technology of Reinvention	2011	CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group	English

Course activity	Pre-examination	Obligations	Number of points
Exercise attendance	Yes	Yes	5.00
Written part of the exam - tasks and theory	No	Yes	30.00
Lecture attendance	Yes	Yes	5.00
Oral part of the exam	No	Yes	20.00
Test	Yes	Yes	10.00
Laboratory exercise defence	Yes	Yes	10.00
Test	Yes	Yes	10.00
Computer excersise defence	Yes	Yes	10.00