4 courses with the subject AMT, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
AMT 101INTRODUCTION TO ADDITIVE
MANUFACTURING 3-0-3 This course will introduce students to additive manufacturing with discussions ranging from the historical beginning of 3D printing utilized in rapid prototyping through current applications in various precision manufacturing industries. The growing variety of polymer and metal materials along with related three-dimensional printing processes will also be explored. A brief overview of material safety, product design considerations, and post-process procedures will prepare the student for advanced courses in these subject areas.
Students will gain the essential knowledge for proper handling of metal and polymer powders used in the field of additive manufacturing. Topics will detail the storage, documentation, pre-process, post-process, material recovery, and disposal of both metal and polymer powders according to ANSI and UL standards and procedures. An overview of all types of materials currently used in Additive Manufacturing will also be explored. This course must be completed before AMT 201 and AMT 202. Prerequisite(s): AMT101
MAINTENANCE & MANAGEMENT 2-4-4 This course will provide the student with hands-on operating experience of several advanced additive manufacturing 3D printing platforms utilized in industry. Students will convert CADD design files to the appropriate coordinate data necessary for both polymer and metal parts created through a 3D printing process. Maximizing the build environment of a 3D printer will be considered to increase productivity and efficiency of the operation. Pre and post process of printed parts along with operational printer maintenance procedures will be performed. Experience managing and handling both polymer and metal materials according to ANSI and UL standards will be employed. Prerequisite(s): DFT 105, DFT 266, AMT 102 2026-2027 Westmoreland County Community College Catalog
DESIGN 2-4-4 3D printing requires an entirely new thought process on the design of molds used in manufacturing. This course will provide students the opportunity to utilize the 3D printing process for the creation of injection and casting molds. Investment casting designs will also be explored. 3D mold design software will be employed to provide the necessary coordinate data for the production of manufacturing molds. Prerequisite(s): AMT 201; Corequisite(s): DFT 208
