The teaching is organized as follows:

Learning objectives

Acquire electronics skills -with specific reference to computer-assisted design- knowing how to apply it to the computer-assisted design and construction of orthoses. Acquiring the main notions on the structure and behavior of materials of specific interest, as well as on the mechanisms of degradation in the specific conditions of use. Analytical description of a CAD-CAM system components, COMPUTER ASSISTED DRAWING, CAM PROTOCOL: The CAD-CAM system is based on the following principles: taking measurements, computer styling and manufacturing using a NC milling machine. The main advantage of making orthoses and prostheses is the speed of execution. Secondly, the immediate visualization of the virtual cast. Lastly, the possibility of archiving all data makes the work of the orthopedic technician faster and more professional. CAD CAM processing has allowed a reduction of manufacturing times, as well as the possibility to rework the device without losing previous data and the reproducibility of results that would be otherwise impossible to get. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AND MECHANICAL SYSTEMS: Students acquire methods for the conception, design and structural verification of mechanical systems supported by computer simulations of manufactured goods. Dealing with the mechanical, hydraulic and servo-hydraulic systems used for the execution of static and dynamic fatigue tests, useful for the evaluation of orthoprosthetic systems on stress resistance. MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES: Introduction to materials technology. Crystal structure and geometry. Solidification, crystalline defects and distribution in solids. Plastic deformation, recovery and recrystallization. Processing and mechanical properties of metals. Metallic materials: production and thermal treatments. Polymeric materials: polymerization, processing, deformation and stiffening. Composite materials: fibers and manufacturing processes. Corrosion and protection of materials