Production Enterprise

Course Intro

In this class, we will be learning all about engineering tools and how to use them. We will make many different projects while being mindful of safety protocols.

Intro to 3D printing

We created name keychains with a 3D printer using a website named Tinkercad. We learned how to work with the sites shapes and tools. We printed it using a 3D printer which heats up plastic ribbon and prints it in layers until you shape is complete. To the left is a photo of my Tinkercad design and my final product and to the right is a photo of the tool we used.

Intro to laser cutter

For our very first assignment, we created mini boxes using a laser cutter. The tool we used is called Glowforge. We used a website that gave us the shapes we needed to construct the box. We used the cut out it gave us and sent it to the laser cutter, and cut them out. My box was 2in x 1in x 1in. After I got my pieces out I used wood glue to connect my box.

Tiny Edge-Lit Display

I made an edge-lit display using a mini light, copper tape, a battery, screws & nuts, and plywood. The photo to the right is my final project. The design is the black lives matter fist created using the Glowforge. And to the left is the glowforge. It works by a focused light marking and cutting a design created on Tinkercad. I will be using this on my nightstand because it will look even better in the dark.

Box Project Brief

Today we learned that we will mke a cool box.

Durable Wood Box

Our box has to meet our constraints

Tool Use Skill

I'm excited to use power tools. we will use all the tools above on this project

Table Saw Intro Task

For this intro task, we learned a lot about the safety of this tool. There are many things you have to be aware of while handling the table saw. You have to wear safety glasses to protect your eyes, be very cautious of where you place your hands, and be sure you're using the correct pieces for the correct things. All we did in this task was trim down the sides of wood planks, before and after photos are on the right.

3D Printing Individual Design

This was my first individual task. Our assignment was to design an item to 3D print that will be useful in real life. I created a grocery bag holder (red) and I found my inspiration online (yellow). We used Tinkercad to create the file for our object.

Intro to planer

The next tool we are learning about is the planer. It shaves off a very thin layer of wood to smooth out surfaces. To be safe while using the planer you must wear safety goggles and ear protection. As well as that be aware of where you are placing your hands, to avoid touching the blade. the top photo on the left is before and the bottom photo is the after.

Intro to Miter Saw

We used the miter saw to cut 6 pieces of wood in class today. 2 that were 6.75" and 5 that were 8". When using the Miter saw you have to be very cautious of where you place your hands. As well as that you wear safety goggles to protect your eyes from any of the sawdust in the air.

Intro to the CNC machine

We used the CNC to engrave our names into wood for our box project. CNC stands for computerized numerical control. We used the shopbot software and VCarvePro to create the design and control the tool. When using the CNC you must wear safety goggles and turn on the dust collector. When the tool is running someone must keep an eye on it in case of an accident.

  1. load material

  2. secure wood with screws

  3. load the bit

  4. in shopbot software Zero he Z axis with the plate and clip and zero X and Y manually

  5. Set up your Job in VCarve and import your drawings

  6. Move drawing to the desired location

  7. select individual items and create tooth paths

  8. save each toothpath individually and save the drawing for later

  9. in shopbot open your toothpath file

  10. Run your files

  11. Take them out and you're done!

Intro to the biscuit joiner

With this tool, I conjoined 2 pieces of my wood to create the top and bottom of my box. You measure how far you want the blade to insert into the wood ( halfway ) and you set it at that length. When using the biscuit joiner you wear safety goggles and be cautious of keeping your hand away from the blade.

Intro to Orbital Sander

We used the sander to smooth out the sides of our boxes. When using the sander you must be sure to keep for hands away from the grit while is on. On the top is a piece unsanded, and below is a piece sanded.

Making Homemade Wood Filler

We made wood filler using wood glue and sawdust. I mixed the two until it was like a putty texture. I used it to fill in gaps in my box. Next class I will sand it again to make it smooth.

Intro to Wood Stain

When staining my box I used a gray tone. I sanded the box and used 2 layers of stain to make the color show up really well. I wore gloves and an apron to protect my skin and clothing from getting messed up and dyed.

Final Box

And my box is finished! We will be using our boxes to hold everything we make throughout the school year. My favorite part of this project was making the wood putty and staining the wood. I learned how to use many tools and I learned about the engineering process. Some of the tools I learned about include the biscuit jointer, the orbital sander, the CNC machine, the miter saw, and the planer.

Intro to the Band Saw

The band saw is used to make straight or curved cuts in wood. When using this tool, you keep your hands, flowing clothing, and hair away from the blade.

Intro to Drill Press

The drill press is used to create holes in wood. What makes this tool important is how far down the tool can drill and how the hole is straight down. This tool can be very dangerous if you don't pay attention to keeping and things that could get caught away from the machine. The other dangerous element is the material getting caught in the machine, to avoid this you clamp your wood down.

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Styrophome Prototype

1st test

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3D Printed

Prototype

2nd test

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Final latch


My own sticker!

I created my own design for a sticker. My requirements were to use the clone tool on inkscape, there to be text, 3 different colors, and 6"x6" size maximum. To the left is my final sticker and to the right is my design sketch.

Selling a Product

I used the design process to design and create a product to sell. I researched and drew up an idea for my product. Then I made a prototype out of styrofoam. Once I made changes to my design I made a new prototype with wood and Inkscape. After 2 attempts my product was ready to be sold. I created 2 separate designs for my Christmas tree desk decor and sold them for $4 and $5.

Designing a T-Shirt

For this assignment, I designed a T-shirt using Inkscape. I made 3 strawberries. When putting it onto the shirt I used the Cricket and heat adhesive vinyl. When doing this you save your design on Inkscape and upload it to the Cricut design app. Put the color of vinyl you want to use on a sticky board and place the top into the Cricut. Press the blinking buttons on the tool to cut the vinyl. When you're done cutting, thread the excess vinyl away from the stick. Lay the cut out down on your fabric and use an iron on top of it for about 30 seconds. Once you're done ironing peel back the stick plastic and let your design cool.

-Night Light Project-

Night light sketches

I decided I wanted my nightlight to be of a bunny. The eyes, mouth, and whiskers will be holes so light can shine through. The dimensions are about 3.75" x 2.5".

Digitally creating my prototype

When designing my night light in Inkscape I decided I want the face of my bunny to have light shine through. This is the only spot the light is going to be able to shine through. I wanted this because it will make the face stand out a lot.

Night light prototype

This is my first prototype for my bunny night light. An addition I would like to add is a backing so there's less light showing from behind.

Evaluation and Testing

2 things I would like to improve:

  1. A backing

  2. a more even spot for the light to sit

Evaluation and Testing Round 2

2 things I would like to improve:

  1. make the rounded part shorter to fit the correct size.

  2. make the underneath piece thinner.

Suggestions:

  1. add a cut out belly

  2. engrave arms holding a heart

  3. test radius with wood & adjust accordingly.

Evaluation and Testing Round 3

This is my final prototype for this project. Although looking the same, since the last prototype I sized all parts up by 120% and I changed the dimensions of several parts on the file so it all fits together better. I also tested to see what the suggestions would look like from the last evaluation, but I felt like they didn't look like they belonged there. In this prototype, I also was sure to have good craftmanship while putting it together so it looks clean.

The body- sales project

Olivia Packwood - Sub Plan 03/30 -- A product for sale that falls under the theme "The Body"

Reasurch

I looked up photos and collected them onto this google slides. I listed the materials needed and tools that would be used while producing.

Idea Development

I decided I wanted to make 2 keychains that go and would be bought together. One is a anatomical heart and the other is a rectangle with the heart cut out.

Final nightlight presentation

In the end, although not visually changing much, my design was improved a lot. I adjusted many dimensions and tested many ways to make my wood curve. Overall, I am pleased with the final result of my nightlight.

Final production enterprise project

Final product

Research and Idea Development

Using my research I have decided to make a picture frame. Because it has to be graduation-themed, I added "class of 2022" with a logo and our school at the bottom of the frame.

Prototypes

Prototype #1:

This was my first time creating the picture frame. I realized I need to work on the dimensions of the frame and move the gap from the side to the top.

Prototype #2:

This was my second prototype. I adjusted measurements to make the photo fit better and I moved the gap to the top. For my third prototype, I am gonna make it more clean-looking while I cut and I will use better craftsmanship.

Prototype #3:

This is my third and final prototype for this project. I made lots of changes that improved my product significantly. I used transfer tape when cutting out my design in the Glowforge. I did this to decrease the amount of marks on the wood. As well as that, I designed and added a way to hang my frame on the wall.

Final Product:

I am very pleased with the outcome of my final project frame. I think that my design looks good and works well without many unnecessary aspects. Compared to my last prototype, this frame looks and is much cleaner and well put together.