Week 03

I share with you my experience during my process of familiarization with design software.

Vinyl cutter design

I decided to make a modified deadpool decal. The initial image used is in png format.

      For vectorization and a little editing I used the Inskcape software.
      The important step is to vectorize the image, for that, we go to the "Path" 
    option in the menu and choose "Trace Bipmap" which will give us a tab to work with.
      For this job I only worked with "Single scan", although I was browsing the 
    other options, but image I stayed with this option.
      The next step is to experiment with the options shown in the following image,
      depending on what we are looking for, and we can see how it will look using the
      "Update preview" option.
          

      Once we have decided, we go to the "Apply" button, and we continue 
      deleting the previous image, now we can view the points and make some edits.

       

      And the file is exported in dxf format.


      

      
Vinyl cutter process

      I sent this file to the machine that controls the vinyclutter, and, 
    due to the available software, I had to carry out a series of steps.
      I sent this file to the machine that controls the vinyclutter, and, 
    due to the available software, I had to carry out a series of steps.
      First, I had to open the file with "RDworks" software to 
    transform the file from dxf to plt, that way I was able to open the file 
    with the "Gss uploader" software that controls the vinylcutter. After that 
    I started preparing the vinyl:
       - Choose the vinyl.
       - Cut the vinyl to the size of a sheet of paper.
       - Join the vinyl with the Matt.
       - Check and calibrate the blade.
       - Check the origin or reference axis of the machine.
       - Let the machine check the dimensions of the vinyl.
       - Set the pressure.
       - Start cutting.
       - Remove the vinyl.
       - Enjoy the result!!!.
       
        

            
File download
            Deadpool_b
        
    

      
lasercutter - Construction kit
      
QI started the first part of this work looking for a project, in 
    this case I decided to make a vertical organizer, whose base would be made of MDF and 
    with acrylic boxes. I must confess to you that I was only able to make the first part 
    corresponding to the base in MDF.
    - I made my first doodles to clarify my ideas and started drawing them using 
      the "Fusion" software.

       

      The next step was to experiment with the parameterization (which took me a 
        long time!), The parameters I recorded were:
        - Length_base (cm)= lb
        - wide_base (cm)= wb
        - Thickness_wood (mm) = tb
        - Thickness_acrylic (mm)= ta
        - Kert (mm) =ke
        - Quantity_socket_length_base (quantity) = Qsbl 
        - Quantity_socket_wide_base (quantity) = Qsbw

        
    
     - I made several attempts to parameterize the dimensions of my base in general
       (length and width) and the inserts based on the number of inserts, the thickness of 
       the material and the kert.
        
     

        
        - Applying a series of formulas such as:

        

        - Finally, a box was left as a base..

        

        - Finally, a box was left as a base.
        - Now we need to define the following parameters: dimensions of the base, 
        thickness of the MDF, and the kert.
        - The laser cutter is from the JQlaser brand.
        - I chose to use a 3.3mm thick MDF.
        - We perform the Kert test.

        

        

        - I got a kert value of 0.182mm.
        - The next step was to carry out a series of insert tests to determine the 
          best option.
          
          

          
          




          - Finally, with the results, I adjusted the parameters and we were able 
            to cut the pieces and assemble the pieces.

            

            
Files made
  
            
              
Designe BOX
              
              
Keert_test
             

            
Conclusion of the construction kit
            Unfortunately, the design could not be completed in its entirety, it had 
              to be simplified in the process, because I underestimated the time spent 
              understanding the parameterization and fitting tests and the time to familiarize 
              myself with the software, However I must highlight:
                - I am very satisfied with the result of the inserts, they are the right 
              size and were firm.
                - I have already developed a set of parameterized tools to calculate ket 
              and test the fittings.
            - I can now use the laser cutter correctly.
        

            
Many Thanks!!