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Final project done!
On the third week, we were assigned to create pen and pencil holder to be put on a table top. It should be designed on Fusion 360 using the components feature, and fabricated using laser cutter.
Ideation
Ideation
Why do you care about this idea? What inspired you? (Please include images or links to sources of inspiration)
Why do you care about this idea? What inspired you? (Please include images or links to sources of inspiration)
As a designer, I cherish my tools, which are not only machines and hand tools, but also include a collection of stationary that I have collected over years.
In an attempt to organize and categorize my stationary as the collection got bigger, I've collected nice colored jars/cans or decorated -not so nice- ones.
I'm thrilled that this assignment would give me the chance to actually curate a pen/pencil holder for my needs and space!
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?
I used Fusion 360 to sketch the design and export the file as .dxf.
Then, I inserted the file on LaserWorks software to be able to program it for the laser cutter.
Finally, I was able to upload the .rld file to the Malky Laser Cutter to cut it on 3mm plywood.
3mm plywood
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?
To design the glasses frame I did the following steps:
I opened Fusion 360 and saved the file.
Then I started sketch, and chose the top plane to work on.
Then using the create drop down menu, I drew a rectangle with dimensions 210mm width and 70mm height. I designed the dimensions with the aim that the collective pieces of the project don't exceed a 30cm x 50cm panel of wood.
Then, on the left end I drew another rectangle width 5mm (changed later to 60mm) and same height of 70mm.
On the right of the seam between the two rectangles, I drew another rectangle with half of the height, and with 3mm width and trimmed the extras. This creates the x slot that connects the pieces together!
I redid the same x slot 3 more times on equal distances. Then added the t-slot detailing with its set dimensions, and constrained it. to the middle of the bottom edge, using Midpoint tool from the constraints dropdown menu.
To build the perpendicular side, I created a 70mm x 70mm square, and redid the same detailing for the x slot but from the bottom up, and also the same detailing for the t-slot.
I duplicated the two pieces to create the other sides, using Move/Copy tool from the Modify dropdown menu.
I added detailing to one of the long sides, by adding a rectangle, constraining its upper edge to be co-linear (Constraints dropdown menu) with the equivilant upper edge of the panel, filleted its corners (Modify dropdown menu), then trimmed the extras (Modify dropdown menu).
Then I moved the bodies to components, by right clicking on the body from the top left menu and creating component. (Not the best though! Should have created the body while sketching.)
Then I finished sketch and started assembling. From the Assemble dropdown menu under the Solid tab, I used the joint tool to put the pieces together. Beware of the grounded body!
Following this I clicked create sketch and selected the base of all pieces as a plane.
To create the base, I used Project/Include tool from the Create dropdown menu.
I created a rectangle around the projected geometry, then finished the 2D sketch and extruded 3mm to have a 2.5D sketch.
I exported the file as dxf for laser cutting from the embedded extension in Fusion 360, found at the Create menu.
The pictures below give glimpses of the process in pictures.
FABRICATION
By now, I have designed the organizer and exported its CAM files, and its time to fabricate.
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?
FINAL OUTCOME
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)
I faced multiple challenges in this assignemnt:
Fusion 360 components
Laser cut
Assignment Design Files
Assignment Design Files
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