Actually, I am interested in cars and motorcycles in real life. I decided to make a key chain, I picked a sportbike to be my laser-cut model from 3axis.co. :D
Laser Cut Model
3D Printing model
This is my first time doing 3D printing. So, I have searched Thingiverse for something simple and unique. :)
3D Printing
Ultimaker Cura
Laser Cutitng
Laser Work
PRUSA i3 MK2 3D Printer
El Malky ML1390 CO2 Laser Cutter
Materials:
- 3mm Plywood.
- PLA
For Laser Cutting, I prepare the model by Laser Work.
I customize my model to be (50*30) mm,
Cutting Speed> 25 mm/s
Cutting Power> 65%
Scanning Speed> 300 mm/s
Scanning Power> 25%
- Saved the file in .rd format.
For 3D printing, I prepare the model by Ultimaker Cura.
I customize my model to be (37*37*35) mm,
Layer height: 0.20mm
Infill: 20%
auto Support
auto Adhesion
- Saved the files in gcode format to insert in the 3D printer.
I used the laser cutter machine for the first time, and I used the manual to make sure that I am not doing something wrong.
- Insert the file into the machine as mentioned in the manual.
- Checked the sheet and set the origin and adjusted the focus.
- Tested that by making a pulse in the sheet and it is good to turn to the next step.
- Tracked the file then Run the machine to cut the model.
I used the 3D printer machine, and I used the manual to make sure that I am not doing something wrong.
- Send the gcode file into the SD card as mentioned in the manual.
- Insert the SD card into the Printer.
- Changed the filament from white to black.
- Chose the file from the printer and start to print.
I asked for help from mai while using the laser cutter at first as you told us to do because this was my first time working in it alone, she was so helpful BTW.
In 3D printing, I asked Ahmed to make sure with me if the temperature is good or not. And, we set the Printing temperature to be 210 and the build plate to be 60 degrees.
In 3D printing, the machine didn't work. we try a lot to know if the problem was in heating or the file itself but, we hadn't got a solution for this, and I could not be able to print my model, unfortunately.
For sure in the final project, I will use the laser cutter machine and 3D printer to design the body of my RC car and I am ready for it.
How to use the laser cutter machine and 3D printer on my own. :D
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