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Week3 - Computer Controlled Cutting

This page is the main index for Week 3. It covers laser cutting, vinyl cutting, and other computer-controlled cutting techniques.

Overview​

  • Group work: Laser cutter characterization and calibration (kerf measurement), plus an introduction to the vinyl cutter.
  • Individual work: Vinyl silhouette design and cutting, and a parametric laser-cut construction kit.

Full assignment write-up​

The complete weekly write-up from the assignment document (including all photos) is on a separate page:

  • Week 3 assignment documentation — laser cutter group test, vinyl cutter process, individual vinyl design, and parametric kit design, assembly, and cutting.