Week 03: Computer-Controlled Cutting
This issue is related to Fab Academy Week 03: Computer-Controlled Cutting.
Assignment: Laser Cutting
Group Assignment
- Characterise your laser cutter focus, power, speed, rate, kerf, and joint clearance.
- Document your work (individually or in group).
Individual Assignment
- Design, laser cut, and document a parametric press-fit construction kit, which can be assembled in multiple ways. Account for the laser cutter kerf.
- Cut something on the vinylcutter.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate and describe parametric 2D modelling processes.
- Identify and explain processes involved in using the laser cutter.
- Develop, evaluate and construct the parametric construction kit.
- Identify and explain processes involved in using the vinyl cutter.
Have you?
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Linked to the group assignment page. -
Explained how you parametrically designed your files. -
Documented how you made your press-fit kit. -
Documented how you made your vinyl cutting. -
Included your original design files. -
Included your hero shots.
FAQ
What does characterise mean?
Answer: Describe/understand the nature and features (of your particular laser cutter)
Can I use the Inkscape clone tool for my press-fit kit?
Answer: No. The clone tool is not a real parametric software.
What is valid for a construction kit?
Answer: Something more than a finger joint box that you can assemble multiple ways.
Is it compulsory to design my own file in Vinyl cutting?
Answer: No, but you must acknowledge where you found it.
Edited by Krisjanis Rijnieks