Additive Manufacturing is a process that uses 3D printing to create physical objects from a digital model. The process involves adding material in layers and using a fusing application, such as a heated printhead or laser, to bind the layers.
Is Additive Manufacturing Right For You?
The ideal candidate for the additive manufacturing program would be someone with basic computer skills, basic mechanical aptitude, and the ability to visualize working in 3D space.
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ATDM’s additive manufacturing program is designed to prepare students for the most versatile and rapidly evolving technology in the manufacturing sector. The curriculum is structured to give students the skills they need to enter the defense industrial base as an additive operator with intermediate-level skill sets. Graduates will understand work in 3D space, interpret blueprints, perform precision measurements, create 3D models and toolpaths, operate 3-axis metal and composite extrusion printers, and understand mechanical behavior and materials properties. Additionally, graduates will have exposure to 3D scanning inspection, reverse engineering, multi-axis machining, and multi-axis deposition through wire arc additive technology.
ATDM’s additive course is built around prioritizing the skill set needs of the defense industrial base, as every single project aligns with the Department of Defense’s additive manufacturing strategy. Additive part qualification and the documentation procedures that follow are critical for the defense industry, and no other training program in the country covers these design rules for additive manufacturing at this level. Students will benefit from the low student-to-instructor ratio and dynamic, team-based environment. Graduates will leave ready to contribute as a skilled operator and knowledgeable technician on CNC machines and additive equipment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The ATDM program is 600 hours, approximately four months.
This is intermediate-level training; no prerequisites or job experience is necessary to apply.
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