8. Computer controlled machining

For thsi weeks assignment we need to make something ‘big’. I have decided to make a housing for my 3018 pro cnc machine using a much larger cnc machine. Very meta.

individual assignment

initial design

Measurments

Making a smaller prototype using the laser cutter

Using aspire to create a tool path

cutting out the inserts

checking the cut quality

Cutting

checking the quality of the cuts

assembly

post processing tools

you can take away material but you cant put it back

Like a glove

I Bought a Mallet

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Last update: March 16, 2022