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4. Computer controlled cutting

Worked this week on Vinyl Cutting and Laser Cutting Machines

Vinyl cutting

For Vinyl cutting I looked for an abstract pattern to apply on glass door at TECHWORKS-Amman in the CNC shop.

Machine:

The Vinyl Cutting Machine in TECHWORKS-Amman is:

  • Roland CAMM-1 GS-24

The Roland machine can accommodate material up to 700mm in width and it uses a diamond cutting head to cut through material.

Abstract Pattern Proposal #1 for Cutting on Vinyl Cutting Machine

Abstract Pattern Proposal #2 for Cutting on Vinyl Cutting Machine

Abstract Pattern Proposal #3 for Cutting on Vinyl Cutting Machine

Abstract Pattern Proposal #4 for Cutting on Vinyl Cutting Machine

Abstract Pattern #5 Proposal for Cutting on Vinyl Cutting Machine

Vinyl Cutting Machine Roland CAMM-1 GS-24

Vinyl Cutting Machine cutting head with diamond cutter

Cutting head mounted on holder at the machine

Abstract image chosen and imported to P-cut software

Abstract image exported to vectors and sending it to cut on Vinyl Cutting Machine by P-cut software

Loading Vinyl roll to Cutting Machine and adjusting rollers position

Abstract Pattern Cutting on Vinyl Cutting Machine

Abstract Pattern applying to Glass Door by cleaning the pattern area first

Using masking tape as transfer tape on cut pattern and applying the pattern to Glass Door and removing any wrinkles and air bubbles using flexible squeegee

Removing transfer tape carefully without removing the vinyl Abstract Pattern from the Glass Door

Final Abstract Pattern after removing old label and making the Glass Door more visible

Abstract Pattern File

AUTOCAD

I used AUTOCAD software for designing 2D parts that I will use in Laser cutting my modular parts, where Modular Parts and Joints are designed parameterically to keep the same function of fit between parts.

AUTOCAD Drawing Triangle using Triangle function

AUTOCAD Drawing Rotating using Rotate function

AUTOCAD Drawing Filleting using fillet function

AUTOCAD Drawing Trimming using Trim function

Above illustrations are for commands I used AUTOCAD software in making my 2D design for modular parts.

Laser cutting

Machine:

The Laser Cutting Machine in Techworks-Amman is:

  • trotec Speedy 400 CO2 Laser

The trotec machine can accommodate material size 900mm x 600mm and has 80 watt CO2 laser source.

Importing dxf file for Grinding Table Prototype to cut on Laser machine

Mounting focus tool on Laser machine head to adjust machine table height to correct material thickness

Nested table parts after cutting on Laser machine

Waiting for the cutting fumes to clear from inside the machine before opening machine cover

Grinding Table Prototype assembled after Laser cutting

Laser cut test for Modular Parts from MDF board before cutting on acrylic sheet

Importing nested Modular parts to Laser software for cutting

Laser cutting Modular Parts on acrylic sheet

Laser cut Modular Part and joints

Laser cut Modular Parts assembled as frame

Laser cut Modular Parts assembled as shield

Laser cutting Modular Parts connected with joints

Laser cut Modular Part assembled as pyramid

Laser cut Modular Part assembled as pyramid

Laser cut Modular Part assembled as hexagon

Laser cut Modular Part assembled as different 2D & 3D shapes

Laser cut Modular Part assembled as different 2D & 3D shapes

Laser cut Modular Part assembled as 3D flower

Laser cut Modular Part assembled as 3D flower

Laser cut Modular Part assembled as 3D flower

Laser cut Modular Part assembled as 3D flower

Video

via GIPHY

Laser cutting Modular Parts

Laser cutting Modular Parts

Laser cutting Modular Parts

Files

Grinding Table Laser Test 2D DXF File
Laser Modular 2D DXF File

Last update: July 20, 2022