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8. Computer controlled machining

This week there are two types of assignments, one group and one individual. Assignment

Individual assignment:

Make something big
Extra credit: Don’t use fasteners or glue Extra credit: Include curved surfaces

For this assignement I choosed to design a table that I could use when I am working. I found this assignement as an opportunity to design that table and also improve my skills in working with 3D designing software especially solidworks. Before starting design I first skecthed out the design I wanted for the create in three different parts. skech design i starded to use solidworks software for all parts of my final products it is part 1 top view

part 2 of table wich is leg

part 3 also leg

it is assembling of all part without using glue

Software setting I first imported my files as vectors in the Vcarve software, then setted all as appropriate for those I have to pocket and the ones to profile, and added tabs for holding parts during cutting process. first i have to open vcave software for importing my work import my design saved in DXF
Depth of cut setting ,speed and feeds i have used 3D View of my job showing where the machine will start setting up and program of my machine

The software prompt notification to the user that the tool will cut through the material.

final result of my design (coffe table)

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Last update: September 24, 2022