moulding and casting rules

gitbook/moulding_and_casting.md

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 ## Moulding and Casting
 
-* Design a 3D mould, machine it, and cast parts from it.
+Group assignment:
+* Review the safety data sheets for each of your molding and casting materials
+* Make and compare test casts with each of them
+Individual assignment:
+* Design a 3D mould around the stock and tooling that you'll be using, [mill](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machining) it (rough cut + (at least) three-axis finish cut), and use it to cast parts.
 
 ### Learning outcomes
 
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 ## FAQ
 
 ### Should I read the MSDS and TDS this week?
-> Answer:
-1. It is always a good idea to read these documents.
+> Answer: Yes, always.
 
 ### I want to only make a wax mould, and cast something in it - is that acceptable?
-> Answer:
-1. Learn and go through the 3 step process first . To break the rules you have to master the rules.
+> Answer:Only after you learn and go through the 3 step process. To break the rules, you have to master the rules.
+
+### Can I 3D print the mold? Can I do a lasercut?
+> Answer: No, for this assignment you must mill the mould using a CNC milling machine. After fulfilling the requirements, please go ahead and experiment other techniques for fabricating moulds.
 

json/moulding_and_casting.json

 {
-    "faq": "### Should I read the MSDS and TDS this week?\n> Answer:\n1. It is always a good idea to read these documents.\n\n### I want to only make a wax mould, and cast something in it - is that acceptable?\n> Answer:\n1. Learn and go through the 3 step process first . To break the rules you have to master the rules.\n", 
+    "faq": "### Should I read the MSDS and TDS this week?\n> Answer: Yes, always.\n\n### I want to only make a wax mould, and cast something in it - is that acceptable?\n> Answer:Only after you learn and go through the 3 step process. To break the rules, you have to master the rules.\n\n### Can I 3D print the mold? Can I do a lasercut?\n> Answer: No, for this assignment you must mill the mould using a CNC milling machine. After fulfilling the requirements, please go ahead and experiment other techniques for fabricating moulds.\n", 
     "tasks": [
         {
             "checklist": [
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                 "Included your design files and \u2018hero shot\u2019 photos of the mould and the final object", 
                 "Reviewed the safety data sheets for each of your molding and casting materials, then made and compared test casts with each of them"
             ], 
-            "description": "* Design a 3D mould, machine it, and cast parts from it.\n", 
+            "description": "Group assignment:\n* Review the safety data sheets for each of your molding and casting materials\n* Make and compare test casts with each of them\nIndividual assignment:\n* Design a 3D mould around the stock and tooling that you'll be using, [mill](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machining) it (rough cut + (at least) three-axis finish cut), and use it to cast parts.\n", 
             "name": "Moulding and Casting", 
             "outcomes": [
                 "Design appropriate objects within the limitations of 3 axis machining", 
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             ]
         }
     ], 
-    "version": 2018, 
+    "version": 2019, 
     "unit": "Moulding and Casting", 
     "unit_id": "moulding_and_casting"
 }
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src/moulding_and_casting.yaml

 unit: Moulding and Casting
 unit_id: moulding_and_casting
-version: 2018
+version: 2019
 tasks:
 - name: Moulding and Casting
   description: |
-    * Design a 3D mould, machine it, and cast parts from it.
+    Group assignment:
+    * Review the safety data sheets for each of your molding and casting materials
+    * Make and compare test casts with each of them
+    Individual assignment:
+    * Design a 3D mould around the stock and tooling that you'll be using, [mill](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machining) it (rough cut + (at least) three-axis finish cut), and use it to cast parts.
   outcomes:
   - Design appropriate objects within the limitations of 3 axis machining
   - Demonstrate workflows used in mould design, construction and casting
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   - Reviewed the safety data sheets for each of your molding and casting materials, then made and compared test casts with each of them
 faq: |
   ### Should I read the MSDS and TDS this week?
-  > Answer:
-  1. It is always a good idea to read these documents.
+  > Answer: Yes, always.
 
   ### I want to only make a wax mould, and cast something in it - is that acceptable?
-  > Answer:
-  1. Learn and go through the 3 step process first . To break the rules you have to master the rules.
+  > Answer:Only after you learn and go through the 3 step process. To break the rules, you have to master the rules.
+
+  ### Can I 3D print the mold? Can I do a lasercut?
+  > Answer: No, for this assignment you must mill the mould using a CNC milling machine. After fulfilling the requirements, please go ahead and experiment other techniques for fabricating moulds.