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Tell us about your assignment's idea for this week. Why do you care about this idea? What inspired you? (Please include images or links to sources of inspiration)
Tell us about your assignment's idea for this week. Why do you care about this idea? What inspired you? (Please include images or links to sources of inspiration)
3D Printing
I have always loved cats, but a few months ago Hasanat was the first cat I adopted.
Although my husband was not on board with the idea, he thought he didn't like cats and they were only good for photography, he loves her now.
My idea is to make a small cat miniature for my husband. As a YouTube content creator, he can use it as a prop in his overhead shots and a cute reminder of Hasanat.
I will also do my best to finish the miniature and paint it to make it look like Hasanat.
Final Project Proposal Sketch
Laser Cutting
I have always been fascinated by geometric Islamic ornaments, so I used them in my final project proposal sketch as the tabletop pattern.
I was eager to test out one of the consequences of my instructors, which was defusing the light emitting from the table using epoxy resin, and I see this assignment as a perfect opportunity.
I would make a coaster for the assignment with similar patterns, using the different cutting techniques we learned, and then I would cut another one to test resin pouring and finishing.
Tool Chain
Tool Chain
Which software/machines/materials did you use in the assignment? Why?
Which software/machines/materials did you use in the assignment? Why?
3D Printing
Ultimaker Cura
Ultimaker Cura
Software to prepare the *.STL file that you downloaded from CAD library
PLA filament
PLA filament
The 3D Printing material
Laser Cutting
3mm Plywood
3mm Plywood
For printing the design
Design/Preparation Process
Design/Preparation Process
Explain the design and/or preparation process of your assignment. How did you use the tool or software to design and/or prepare your assignment before fabrication/implementation?
Explain the design and/or preparation process of your assignment. How did you use the tool or software to design and/or prepare your assignment before fabrication/implementation?
3D Printing
Open the downloaded file on Ultimaker Cura.
"The *.STL file on Ultimaker Cura"
Choose the printer model that will be used to print.
In this case, it is Prusa i3 Mk3
Choose the material that will be used to print.
In this case, it is PLA
Set Profile - Resolution to 2mm
Set the Strength - Infill Density from 15% to 20%
Set Design orientation
*Move *Scale *Rotate
Select Slice on the bottom right to start the slicing process.
Select Preview to check the support of the design and to see the result of slicing.
On the bottom right, the printing time and the weight will appear.
Setting the scale again can affect the time of printing and the weight
In that case, reduce the scale to save more time and material.
After descaling select Slice again.
The time of printing and weight decreased.
The bar on the right indicates the layer of printing.
The bar on the bottom can show a simulation of the printer printing the layer selected from the bar on the right.
Select Save to disk after finalizing the design edits.
Laser Cutting
Download the coaster .dxf file design from 3axis.co
Open the design on RDWorks to prepare the *.DXF file for Laser Cutting
Scale the design to the desired size for printing
Set the settings for the different kinds of lasering ( Cut - Speed Cut - Scan... etc)
Save the design as RDWorksV8 (.rld)
Development/Implementation Process
Development/Implementation Process
Explain the development/implementation process of your assignment. How did you use the machine/tool to manufacture or implement the design of your assignment?
Explain the development/implementation process of your assignment. How did you use the machine/tool to manufacture or implement the design of your assignment?
3D Printing
Printing Process
After consulting the lab specialist, I edited the file again to provide more support and improve the layer height for a better finish.
To change the PLA filament, set the machine to unload the filament, insert the new filament in its intended place, and then set the machine to load the filament.
Load the file on the machine card.
Open the file on the machine, then start the print.
Wait near the printer for the first few layers to make sure everything is working right.
Remove the 3D-printed object from the printer bed using rubbing alcohol.
Remove the extra support parts using a clipper.
Smooth the surface by Sanding.
Laser Cutting
Laser Cutting Process
Open the file on the computer connected to the machine.
Double-check the cutting settings, then download the file on the machine.
Open the machine.
Select the file.
Select Frame to check if the design fits inside the plywood.
Adjust the origin if needed, then check the frame again.
Make sure that air suction is on and the door is closed, then press start.
Stand by the machine until the cut is done.
Sand the piece if needed.
Overcoming Challenges
Overcoming Challenges
What kinds of challenges or problems did you face while doing the assignment, tutorials, or exercises? How did you solve them? Did you ask for help from an instructor or peer? Please provide a link to the tutorial or article that you used to solve your problem (if any)
What kinds of challenges or problems did you face while doing the assignment, tutorials, or exercises? How did you solve them? Did you ask for help from an instructor or peer? Please provide a link to the tutorial or article that you used to solve your problem (if any)
3D Printing
I was not sure about the printing settings, after consulting the Lab specialist we added more supports and decreased the layer thickness as the design is very detailed so higher quality was needed.
Removing the support was tricky as the model was so small that I accidentally removed part of the design.
Next time I would increase the scale and check the slicing process while removing the supports.
Finishing was not smooth as well due to the size and details.
Eman my instructor helped me find convenient tools to finish the model.
Laser Cutting
After the first coaster was done, I noticed burning marks.
For the second trial, I taped the frame of the cutting on the plywood with painter's tape.
After taking the coaster out of the machine, remove the tap, and done!
Final Project
Final Project
How can you use the skills and knowledge that you've acquired this week in your final project?
How can you use the skills and knowledge that you've acquired this week in your final project?
Laser cutting would be the first thing that comes to mind for the Final project.
I did cut another Coater to test resin pouring and finishing. This would help me figure out light diffusion and finish project visualization.
I think 3D printing would help me the best with wiring and organizing in my Final Project.
WOW!
WOW!
What is the coolest thing that you've learned this week? What is something that you will never forget from this week?
What is the coolest thing that you've learned this week? What is something that you will never forget from this week?
The First 3D Printing experience was exceptional.
It was so cool seeing the layers building the design and slowly starting to see the virtual design in real life.
Printing Process
Weekly Digest [OPTIONAL]
Weekly Digest [OPTIONAL]
Tell us about any other cool things that you've made this week: in the Hands-on activity, tutorial examples, exercises, or any other cool mini-project that you tried out aside from the assignment.
Tell us about any other cool things that you've made this week: in the Hands-on activity, tutorial examples, exercises, or any other cool mini-project that you tried out aside from the assignment.
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Assignment Design Files
Assignment Design Files
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