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Laser Cut Project - Cell Phone Stand Example
Material:
Plywood Sheets - various finishes (L - 12 in x W - 19.1 in)
Thickness Options: 0.203 in, 0.141 in
Wooden Dowels
Diameter Options: 0.25 in, 0.5 in, 0.75 in, 1.0 in, 1.5 in
Cardboard (For prototyping)
Structural Glue and Super Glue
Tips:
Use a #Thickness variable to make it easier to change your material thickness.
Prototype your parts using cardboard.
Save the Drawings for last once you are confident in your design.
Duplicate your main Part Studio to create the layout so it does not effect the finished Assembly.
Name parts that are the same using - (2), - (3), etc. naming convention. Delete those parts and copy the original part to make sure your Bill of Material (BOM) is accurate and condensed.
Project Instructions
Overview:
Laser cutting is a form of subtractive manufacturing, or removing material from stock, to create a product. The design considerations are different and generally more restrictive than additive manufacturing, but allows you to work with different materials as well as create products at a faster rate.
Problem Statement:
Design and build a prototype for a household object for a new product line at a local woodworking business.
Problem Description:
You must design a household object in Onshape that is manufactured entirely through subtractive manufacturing (most/all should use laser cutting). There are custom Onshape tools referenced below that help with making your product. Some past example ideas are: desk organizer, cell phone stand, video game stand, model display holder, etc.
Constraints:
Use maximum of 2 sheets of plywood/acrylic
Get teacher to approve your idea before designing
Requirements:
Manufacture your model using the class Laser Cutter
.SVG file must be submitted to print queue by project deadline
Engineering Drawing as a single PDF
Assembly Drawing (2 pages)
Assembled and Explode view
Bill of Materials (BOM) table with correct quantities (Identical parts should be consolidated)
Part Callouts matching the BOM
Text instructions as required to clear up confusion
Part Drawings (Min 1 page)
Each Part dimensioned with callout matching BOM
Do NOT need to dimension tabs, just overall dimensions and interior part connection positions
Only need to show a TOP view of each part, a NOTE can show the thickness. If you have multiple pieces of different thicknesses put them on a separate page.
Cut Layout Drawing (1 page per sheet of material, 2 pages Max)
Show how the parts are laid out on each sheet of plywood
Include callouts, but do not need any dimensions
Link to your submitted Onshape file from Onshape Classes
Useful Resources
Useful Resources
Includes instructions on how to use the Onshape Custom tools for Laser Cutting and additional resources useful to Laser Cutting in general.
Previous student example of a laser cut project. Incorporates both the "Thicken" approach and the "Separate Part" approach.
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