Teamwork
Who did what, and how we coordinated.
Roles
- Student A: prepared test files
- Student B: operated the machine
- Student C: recorded results & photos
Shared resources
Introduction
Goal of the group assignment and expected outcome.
This week we compared cutting settings for different materials to find safe, repeatable parameters. We documented speed/power/pass combinations and evaluated edge quality, burn marks, and dimensional accuracy.
Process
Step-by-step. Duplicate the block template for more steps.
Step 1 — Test file preparation
We designed a small calibration file with lines, circles, and text to compare edge quality.
./img/my-photo.jpg
Notes / Parameters
- Material: cardboard / acrylic / plywood
- Machine: (write the model)
- Settings tested: speed, power, passes
- Safety: ventilation, focus, hold-down
Testing
Test plan, measurements, and observations.
Test plan
- Test A: low power + higher speed
- Test B: medium power + medium speed
- Test C: higher power + low speed
- Record: edge, burn, cut-through, dimensions
Observations
Note problems (burn marks, incomplete cuts, excessive kerf) and how you adjusted settings.
Results
Final outcomes and best settings.
./img/result.jpgBest parameters
- Material A: speed X / power Y / passes Z
- Material B: speed X / power Y / passes Z
- Key learning: (1 sentence)
Reflections
What we learned and what we would improve next time.
- Documentation makes settings reproducible for the next group.
- Small calibration tests save material and time.
- Next time: create a settings table per material thickness.
Downloads
Group files (CAD, test files, tables, etc.).
Optional folder: ./files/ (keep downloads organized).