Computer-Controlled Cutting

Laser Cutting

  • group project

Characterize your lasercutter, making lasercutter test part(s), making test part(s) that vary cutting settings and dimensions(group project)

  • individual projects

Cut something on the vinylcutter

Design, lasercut, and document a parametric press-fit construction kit, accounting for the lasercutter kerf, which can be assembled in multiple ways

Learning outcomes:

  • Demonstrate and describe parametric 2D modelling processes

  • Identify and explain processes involved in using the laser cutter.

  • Develop, evaluate and construct the final prototype

Have you:

  • Explained how you parametrically designed your files

  • Shown how you made your press-fit kit

  • Included your design files and photos of your finished project

Vinyl Cutting

There is no specific project that is focussed on this very useful tool. There are a range of ways you might utilise it throughout the programme, or your local instructor may set a specific project. You might make:

  • stickers

  • flexible circuit boards

  • a textured surface/relief pattern

  • screenprint resists/stencils

Ensure that you have used it in some way during this time and met the objectives below.

Learning outcomes:

  • Identify and explain processes involved in using this machine.

  • Design and create the final object

Have you:

  • Explained how you drew your files

  • Shown how you made your vinyl project

  • Included your design files and photos of your finished project

FAQ:

What does 'characterise' mean?

Answer:

  1. describe/understand the nature and features (of your particular laser cutter)

Can I use the Inkscape clone tool for my pressfit kit?

Answer:

  1. No. The clone tool is not a real parametric software.

Is it compulsory to design my own file in Vinyl cutting?

Answer:

  1. Yes. Or modify existing one, and acknowledge where you found it.