Vynil Cutter and Parametric Design for Laser Cutting

Individual Assignment

1. Cut Something on the Vinylcutter

Objective: Gain hands-on experience with the vinylcutter. Our University does not have a vinyl cutter so I checked a company that does graphic design and asked them to teach me for a fee. I was introduced to Corel Draw which they use for their graphics software designs. Its a simple connection from the laptop to the vinyl plotter

Vinyl Cutter Knife Video

• I designed three stickers, two plate numbers and and a church name. I started off by opening corel Draw on the company computer, then I was guided into arranging the letters and numbers of plate numbers and text into the text area.

Three Stickers Design



• Prepare the design file and ensure it's compatible with the vinylcutter software.

Design File Ready for Plot




• Set up the vinylcutter and adjust the settings as needed.

Setting on the Vinyl cutter Screen




• Cut the design and apply it to a suitable surface.

Design Cut Out

2. Design, Lasercut, and Document a Parametric Construction Kit

Objective: I created a sguare puzzle taht cane cut out then assembled

• Design:
  • I created a parametric design using SolidWorks
  • Ensure the design can be adjusted for different sizes and fit. Sizes can be changed on the equation table and they will automatically update
  
• Lasercut:
  • Adjust for lasercutter kerf to ensure precise fits.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Cut the pieces using the lasercutter.
  
  
• Document:
  • Matrial used was Plywood 3mm thick
  • Assembled one configuration.