03. computer-controlled cutting¶

Class Week 03¶

Computer-controlled cutting

Lesson03 computer-controlled cutting

Review02 computer-aided design

Recitation02: projects

Laser Cutting¶

Assignment¶

GROUP ASSIGNMENT - Characterize your lasercutter, making lasercutter test part(s), making test part(s) that vary cutting settings and dimensions(group project)

INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT - Cut something on the vinylcutter - Design, make, and document a parametric press-fit construction kit, accounting for the lasercutter kerf, which can be assembled in multiple ways

Learning outcomes¶

Demonstrate and describe parametric 2D modelling processes.
Identify and explain processes involved in using the laser cutter.
Develop, evaluate and construct the final prototype.

Student should have¶

Explained how you parametrically designed your files.
Shown how you made your press-fit kit.
Included your design files and photos of your finished project.

Vinyl Cutting

There is no specific project that is focussed on this very useful tool. There are a range of ways you might utilise it throughout the programme, or your local instructor may set a specific project. You might make:

stickers
flexible circuit boards
a textured surface/relief pattern
screenprint resists/stencils

Ensure that you have used it in some way during this time and met the objectives below.

Learning outcomes¶

Identify and explain processes involved in using this machine.
Design and create the final object.

Student should have¶

Explained how you drew your files.
Shown how you made your vinyl project
Included your design files and photos of your finished project

FAQ¶

What does ‘characterise’ mean?

describe/understand the nature and features (of your particular laser cutter)

Can I use the Inkscape clone tool for my pressfit kit?

No. The clone tool is not a real parametric software.

Is it compulsory to design my own file in Vinyl cutting?

Yes. Or modify existing one, and acknowledge where you found it.

FAB LAB BCN classes¶

Computer-control Laser Overview¶

Download PDF presentation

Materials¶

Laser_Cutter_Materials

NEVER CUT THESE MATERIALS

Safe Materials

Laser types¶

List of laser types

Tutorials¶

Vinyl Cutter¶

MULTICAM 2000 Laser Cutter (2D CAM)¶

Please, visit - FAB LAB BCN Wiki : - LASERCUT STEP BY STEP -PROTOCOL GUIDE

technical specifications
materials and configuration ( wood, playwood, cardboard… )
how to prepare and send files
how to turn on the machine
how to cut
what not to do

EnRoute Software

Learn EnRoute: Youtube EnRoute Channel

Downloads

EnRoute Instructions
Multicam Instructions
Multicam Material Settings only suggestions!!!!

Trotec Speedy 400 (2D CAM)¶

Please, visit FAB LAB BCN Wiki for:

technical specifications
materials and configuration ( wood, playwood, cardboard… )
CAM
machine workflow (how to cut)
commands

Spirit GE Laser Cutter¶

Spirit GE Laser Cutter - Menual

Please, visit FAB LAB BCN Wiki for:

technical specifications
materials and configuration ( wood, playwood, cardboard… )
CAM
machine workflow (how to cut)
commands

Resources¶

Example Documentation¶

Studnet’s documentation:

Other Resources:

Softwares:¶

Sketchair is a free, open-source software tool that allows anyone to easily design and build their own digitally fabricated furniture.
Pepakura

Origami:

tt
treemaker

Multiple Tools -Machine Software

Inspirational Ideas¶

Test files¶

Test
Test2