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Laser Cut Project - Cell Phone Stand Example
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:
Build a household object completely out of plywood, wooden dowels, and adhesives using laser cutting design and production techniques.
Problem Description:
You must design a household object in Onshape that is manufactured entirely by laser cutting. There are custom tools explained below that help with making your device. Some past example ideas are: desk organizer, cell phone stand, video game stand, model display holder, etc.
Requirements:
Use maximum of 2 sheets of plywood/acrylic
Get teacher to approve your idea before designing
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
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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