DFAB 107 Design for Subtractive Manufacturing

School of the Arts

DFAB 107 Design for Subtractive Manufacturing. Design criteria for a variety of 2D subtractive manufacturing processes will be covered in this course. Students will gain additional skills in solid and parametric modeling as it pertains to subtractive manufacturing design criteria. Students will learn a variety of design techniques for subtractive technologies including 2D CNC milling, routing, and laser cutting.

Prerequisites: DFAB 104

Corequisite: DFAB 108

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Course Details
Total number of weeks15
Total Credits
Total Hours105
Typical hours per week breakdown
Lecture4.0
Lab (lab, field, computer)3.0

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

  1. Design standardized parts
  2. Adhere to design best practices
  3. Produce functional parts through fabrication and testing
  4. Select appropriate tools for the application
  5. Apply post processing techniques
  6. Apply a human-centred approach to design
  7. Combine digital fabrication technologies
  8. Incorporate environmental factors

Grading Table

Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table

Percentage Letter Grade GPA
90-100 A+ 4.33
85-89 A 4.00
80-84 A- 3.67
76-79 B+ 3.33
72-75 B 3.00
68-71 B- 2.67
64-67 C+ 2.33
60-63 C 2.00
55-59 C- 1.67
50-54 P 1.00
0-49 F 0.00
  DNW 0.00

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Disclaimer

Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.