week 3

3D Design / Concept

Inspiration

This week's task is to make a pen holder

For some time now, I have been wanting to make a multi-purpose pen holder that has a mobile phone holder. I don’t mind having a calendar, and it will be a nice piece on my desk. I received my inspiration from several sites, the most important of which is Pinterest.

Ideation

A combined design that combines a pen holder, a mobile phone holder, a calendar, a Sticky Notes holder, and some other purposes.

tool chain

Material : PLA filament

Printer : Prusa MK3

software : ultimate cura

i used it to slice any model and send g-code to 3d printer

PLywood Sheet 3mm

Fusion 360

i used it to create any concept in 3d modeling , put different materials , and render the model

Malky Laser cutter

Laserwork

Use it to send DXF files to the laser cutter after specifying the lines that will be cut in different ways or making holes, engraving by controlling a set of numbers, whether speed or power.

Design / preparation process

1- I used the Fusion 360 program to draw the idea. I will display each part separately

1- Back Panel

2d sketch

3d feature

2- Left Panel

2d sketch

3d feature

3- Mid Panel

2d sketch

3d feature

4- calender Panel

2d sketch

Extrude Cut

2d sketch

Extrude Cut

Tip : To convert text into editable lines 💡

from Text

to lines

5-Top Panel

2d sketch

3d feature

6- Bottom Panel

2d sketch

3d feature

7-Stand Panel

2d sketch

3d feature

8-calendar pin

I made a pin in each tab to mark the day and month with a diameter of 1 cm

With the logo of my YouTube channel engraved

9-Joints

2D Sketch

An angle of 90 was drawn to fit the shape to be installed. The angle can be controlled and changed based on the method of installing the element

3D Sketch

A place has been drawn inside to install the nut

2D Sketch

An angle of 60 was drawn to fit the shape to be installed. The angle can be controlled and changed based on the method of installing the element

3D Sketch

10-Export to Dxf

Export to Extension DXF from Create menu

Remember to adjust laser Kerf and make it negative due to the thickness of the wood

Design / preparation process

1- open laserwork software and import your DXF files

I had a piece of wood measuring 30*50 and there were parts that were cut from it. I identified these parts and they were challenged with a highlighter after they were measured.

2- select which parts you would like to : cut with black color - speed cut with blue color - engraving with Red color