Learning Path

Introduction to Additive Manufacturing → Process-Structure-Property (PSP) Relationships in AM

This learning path guides undergraduate engineering students through the fundamental process-structure-property relationships in metal additive manufacturing (AM), focusing on powder bed fusion and directed energy deposition. It covers feedstock, microstructure evolution, common defects, and post-processing, emphasizing how process parameters influence final material properties. The path builds from basic metallurgy and heat transfer to advanced topics in AM-specific microstructures and property optimization.