Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing
Printing a part on site can turn a three week spares wait into an afternoon, for the narrow set of parts where it is appropriate. This course covers which parts qualify and how to produce them properly.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Turning a spares wait into an afternoon
- 02Additive processes and the materials each supports
- 03Which parts qualify and which should still be machined
- 04Model preparation, orientation and supports
- 05Tolerance, surface finish and dimensional control
- 06Post processing, finishing and inspection
- 07The business case for on site spares production
What you will gain
- Compare additive processes and their materials
- Identify parts suited to printing rather than machining
- Prepare and orient a model for printing
- Control quality, tolerance and surface finish
- Understand post processing requirements
- Assess the case for printing spares on site
Who should attend
- Maintenance and engineering staff
- Design and product engineers
- Supply chain staff managing spares
- Technical managers evaluating the technology
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 4 Nov 2026 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 23 to 25 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 7 to 9 Dec 2026 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 1 to 3 Feb 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 12 to 14 Apr 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 15 to 17 Jun 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technology
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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