Spring 2025 Registration: DF 3890: Special Topics - Subtractive Manufacturing can be added to your enrollment cart on YES.

About the Course

Subtractive Manufacturing builds upon concepts introduced in the Rapid Prototyping course course, shifting the focus from additive to precision subtractive manufacturing. This course explores high-speed machining techniques, including CNC milling, laser cutting, and plasma cutting. Students will learn to program and operate a 3-axis CNC mill, optimizing feeds, speeds, tooling, and fixturing for efficient material removal. Hands-on training with CAM software and simulation tools will prepare students for real-world machining challenges. By the end of the course, students will have designed, programmed, and machined their own functional prototypes.

After meeting the DF-2100 prerequisite, please enroll through YES.


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Questions?

Reach out to course instructor David Florian at [email protected]



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Course instructor David Florian next to a 3D printer that he built. Students will use this 3D printer and others in the Digital Fabrication Makerspace during the course.