diff --git a/docs/assignments/week13.md b/docs/assignments/week13.md index 100ad468140ec7b33ddd7dd99153a38b3c989ac3..9151a2c76153453e1f3f193e23539de79b45a54c 100644 --- a/docs/assignments/week13.md +++ b/docs/assignments/week13.md @@ -1,5 +1,27 @@ # 13. Casting and Molding +This week we moved away from electronics and focused on molding and casting. This is something +I have never done and should be an exciting week + +For the group assignment we cast a number of different materials and it was very clear that +choosing the right material is key as well as following the prep process in detail. You can +see our results [here](https://fabacademy.org/2023/labs/charlotte/assignments/week13/) + + +**Goals** + +1. Design a mold around the stock and tooling that you'll be using, mill it (rough cut + three-axis finish cut), +and use it to cast parts + + +**Accomplishment** + +1. Milled a part for my final project into a wax block + +2. Made a soft mold and cast hard parts + +3. Made a hard mold and case soft parts + ## Molding feet for final project machine