Computer Controlled Cutting

Assigment

  • Design, lasercut, and document a parametric press-fit construction kit, accounting for the lasercutter kerf, which can be assembled in multiple ways
  • Cut something on the vinylcutter
  • Laser Cutting

    Laser cutting is a technology that uses a laser to cut materials. This machine is typically used for industrial manufacturing, but now is starting to be used by schools, hobbyists and small businesses. Laser cutting works by directing the output of a high-power laser cutting materials, resulting in high quality, dimensionally accurate cuts. The process works by directing the laser beam through a nozzle to the workpiece. A combination of heat and pressure creates the cutting action.

    At first I did not know what I wanted to make for the laser cutter project. But then I thought about my favorite animal. I had love butterflies since I was little.

    I started with a spline line as is shown in the picture. After editing the my spline line this is the shape that I like.

    In order for me to have the same wing in the other side. I mirror my wing to the other side. First I drew a line next to the wing. Then a menu comes up asking you to select objects and then to select mirror line. It looks like mirroring is an easy thing to do but was not easy I had to watch a few tutorials to get this done.

    In my shape not all the line were connected,so I watch a tutorial in youtube and they recommended to add this libraries in my add ins. I downloaded this libraries from github.

    Here Conect the dots libraries.

    I finally have complete my shape, with the joints so the shapes can interlock with each other. The measurement for the opening of the joints is 4.25 mm. This week the assignment specifically ask to put parameters in my drawing. Parameters are design contraints that the user sets to manipulate the design. For example if I change the measurement in one of my joints its gonna change for all of them. Parameter : setting values for particular a set that defines a system or sets the conditions of its operation.

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