Computer-Controlled Cutting

    Individual Assignment:
    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, and for extra credit include elements that aren't flat.

    A- Laser Cutting

    Software:
    Fusion 360

    Machine:
    Lasercutter

    Material:
    Cardboard

    Steps:
    I went for a simple shape that looks like square since I don’t feel yet I am good with complex designs when it comes to using parameters.


  1. 1- Added 3 parameters (side, thickness & joint depth) to draw the below.
















  2. 2- Saved the file:
  3. • Stop sketch


  4. • Select Sketch then project


  5. • Select the object


  6. • Hide the body of the object


  7. • Rename body and sketch
  8. • Save the file as DXF


  9. 3- Taped the cardboard so it doesn’t move during the cut.






  10. 4- Opened CoreIDRAW software to open the file.
  11. 5- Copied the shape and changed the outline color into red.
  12. 6- Laser settings:


    13. Although it was a simple design, but I ended up with this outcome.



    Used another material to practice using the machine.



    Challenges:
    Cardboard got burned and burned my hand a little bit since I was not aware how to extinct the fire in the machine.

    Note: it’s crucial to look at the laser while it’s cutting a material specially the cardboard to avoid the above.

    B- Vinyl Cutting


    Software:
    CoreIDRAW

    Machine:
    Vinylcutter

    Material:
    Black vinyl


    Steps:
    I thought about creating a sticker for my laptop.


  13. 1- Used CorelDRAW software to design Critical Care Institute’s logo.
  14. 2- Colored hairline of the text in red.




    15. Below pictures show machine’s settings.













    Used a tape to help me get aligned text when I am going to place it on the laptop.


  15. Assignment File:
  16. Square- Joint Depth