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IT-803 (C) RGPV B.Tech

Printing and Design (PD)

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Syllabus, notes and important questions for IT-803 (C)

Syllabus units

Topics as the official RGPV syllabus lists them.

Unit 1 3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing) 5 topics
  • Introduction to 3D printing and additive manufacturing
  • Process classification and advantages of additive manufacturing
  • Additive vs. conventional manufacturing processes
  • Applications of additive manufacturing
  • CAD for additive manufacturing: data formats, data translation, data loss, STL format
Unit 1 notes
Unit 2 Additive Manufacturing Techniques 3 topics
  • Additive manufacturing techniques: Stereo‑Lithography, LOM, FDM, SLS, SLM, Binder Jet technology
  • Process parameters and selection for various applications
  • Application domains of additive manufacturing: aerospace, electronics, health‑care, defence, automotive, construction, food processing, machine tools
Unit 2 notes
Unit 3 Materials 3 topics
  • Materials for additive manufacturing: polymers, metals, non‑metals, ceramics
  • Forms of raw material: liquid, solid, wire, powder; powder preparation and desired properties
  • Properties of polymers and support materials
Unit 3 notes
Unit 4 Additive Manufacturing Equipment 4 topics
  • Additive manufacturing equipment: design and process parameters
  • Governing bonding mechanisms
  • Common faults and troubleshooting
  • Process design considerations
Unit 4 notes
Unit 5 Post Processing 3 topics
  • Post‑processing requirements and techniques
  • Product quality: inspection and testing
  • Defects and their causes
Unit 5 notes
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Exam insights

Counted from 3 past IT-803 (C) papers.

Marks asked per paper, by unit

  • Unit 1 3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing) 18 marks
  • Unit 2 Additive Manufacturing Techniques 16 marks
  • Unit 3 Materials 12 marks
  • Unit 4 Additive Manufacturing Equipment 10 marks
  • Unit 5 Post Processing 8 marks

Average marks of the questions from each unit in one paper. You answer only some of them, so the total is more than the paper’s maximum.

Asked again and again

  1. Explain the advantages of additive manufacturing over conventional manufacturing processes.

    Asked 5 times: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

  2. List and describe the main additive manufacturing techniques (SLA, SLS, FDM, DMLS, etc.).

    Asked 4 times: 2020, 2022, 2024, 2025

  3. Discuss the material selection criteria for polymers and metals in 3D printing.

    Asked 4 times: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025

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