13. Molding and Casting

Group assignment

This week we played around with input devices, and measured the data that they send.

Licking toxins

Software used this week

• Autodesk Fusion

Finished things

I had trouble thinking up castable object that would be needed in a pinball machine. Almost all parts would be more sturdy when cast, but the designs are not ready for that yet.

So I decided to create the following objects:

• Head of a knob A simple round handle for casting. Launcher handle

Tips and tricks

Get rid of bubbles

• Stir
• Pour slowly as a bead
• Vibate after pouring
• Paints the mold with resing before pour.

Watch out for

• Corners (round them first)