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3-D Modeling in the Classroom. Melinda Hamby Liam Page Central Magnet School. Introductions – Melinda Hamby. BS Industrial Engineering – Tennessee Tech University MS Industrial Engineering – University of Tennessee Milliken & Company, Spartanburg, SC Saturn, General Motors, Spring Hill, TN
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3-D Modeling in the Classroom Melinda Hamby Liam Page Central Magnet School
Introductions – Melinda Hamby • BS Industrial Engineering – Tennessee Tech University • MS Industrial Engineering – University of Tennessee • Milliken & Company, Spartanburg, SC • Saturn, General Motors, Spring Hill, TN • Engineering Teacher, Central Magnet School
Introductions – Liam Page • Sophomore, Central Magnet School • 3rd year in Engineering Program • Received the Engineering Award in 8th grade • President of Engineering Club • CAD Enthusiast
Academic Magnet School • Middle School grades 6-8 • High School grades 9-12 • Rutherford County School system • Currently in 3rd year • First graduating class this May
Engineering at CMSProject Lead the Way • Middle School Program (9 week elective) • Design and Modeling • Energy and the Environment • Automation and Robotics
Engineering at CMSProject Lead the Way • High school (year-long elective) • Introduction to Engineering Design • Principles of Engineering • Aerospace Engineering • Engineering Design and Development • (Fall 2013)
Our 3-D Printer • Jennings and Rebecca Jones foundation • Generous grant funding the Z450 • Printer arrived Fall 2011 • Printer Selection • Recommended by PLTW
Intended Classroom Uses • Design process (model and make) • Senior design class (begins August 2013) • Making models solidifies concepts • Students get to see a project from conception to completion
First Print • Puzzle cube • Lessons Learned • CAD world - no clearance needed • Real world – clearance needed
Other Classroom Uses • Airfoil • Aerospace Engineering Class • Modeled in Autodesk inventor • Printed on 3D Printer • Tested in wind tunnel at MTSU
Other Classroom Uses • Rewards • Great projects • Competitions