Computer Controlled Machining (CCM) is a manufacturing process that involves the use of computer numerical control (CNC) machines to perform precise and complex cuts, drills, and milling operations on a variety of materials. CCM typically involves the use of CAD/CAM software to generate toolpaths that can be used by CNC machines to fabricate parts and components.
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For this week the goal is to design and create something big.
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The idea
The "Flow Wall Desk" is a design od a desk made by Robert Van Embricqs, and when I saw these design online I felt in love with it and wanted to build one for myself.
Then the assignment for this week came up and I saw the opportunity to fulfill my dream and I started thinking in a way to make this desk but also check the requirements of designing without hinges and screws or glue.
Creating the my flexible version
I followed the next steps to create my version of the flow wall desk using live hinges:
1. Select living hinge
First I had to select a hinge design that could be strong but flexible enough.
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2. Create the CAD
Then I created the CAD design with the pattern that i selected on the parts that should be flexible.
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Then I exported the model to code that the CNC understand.3. Export the model's Gcode
4. Fabrication
5. Test
Sadly when I tried to test it, it broke...
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What's the backup plan
Because the first idea I had didn't work I'll build something that I need now.
A friend needs a super small desk where to put his laptop, so thats what I'm going to design now.
1. The specifications
The space my friend has the following dimensions:
- Width: 650mm
- Height: 600mm
- Depth: Just enough for a small laptop
- Supported weight: At least 5kg
- Extras:
- Be as minimal as possible
- As pretty as possible
2. Create the CAD
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I did this step just like the last time.3. Export the model's Gcode
4. Fabrication
5. Test
This is how the desk looks now in the office:
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