Week 1- Journal

The idea of the assinment

The idea is searching for 2 files on an "open source" one of them is 3d file so we can print it using 3d printer

and the other one is 2d design so we can cut it using laser cutter and also we must make some lines engraved and some line applied to speed cut.

Source of the inspiration

In 3d printing Iwas searching for a design that it is funny and can be useble so I was searching for a design can be a key chain.

In laser cutting the file I choose is called rosetta pattern it appears in nature and many art types like islamic arts so it is very famous and important pattern.

Tools and Machines

Prusa mk2 machine is used for 3d printing

PLA filment

with lemon green color

Elmalky laser cutter is used for laser cutting process

3mm ply wood is used laser cutting

RD works

Preparing files for laser cutting

Cura

Preparing files for 3d printing

Prepring a file for 3d printing

Step1

First, on google search bar we are gonna search for "thingiverse".

Step 2

The website will appear first in search engine.

Step 3

in the search bar of the website we will search for "teddy bear".

Step 4

then, we choose which files that we wanna print it and download it by click on download all files.

Step 5

After downloding we etract the files so we can be able to prepare it.

Step 6

then, open cura software to start prepare the file for 3d printing.

Step 7

After opening cura we choose "Open files" from file icon. then, choose teddy bear file and click open.

Step 8

After opening the file appearing like that.

Step 9

Then, click on "Slice" to see the time that it will take while printing by using the defualt options of the programme.

Step 10

Then, editing some parameters like make :

layer thickness 0.3

infill 10%

Step 11

Then, clicking on "slice" again then "previwe" to see support locations and the time which the file will spend on printing.

Printing time: 12 Min

Material: 2g . 0.68m

Step 12

Then, to save file we choose.

"Save to Disk".

Fabrication Stage

After slicing the file Isaved it on SD card then entered the Sd card on Prusa mk2 and open it to start printing.

Fabrication Stage

with the Fab lab speaclist we edited some printing parameters like thw suppourt by making it " touching build plate"

and resize the design to become bigger 150% of its size.

Prepring a file for Laser cutting

Step 1

First, on google search bar we are gonna search for "3 axis".

Step 2

The website will appear first in search engine.

Step 3

then, we choose which files that we wanna cut it . we must be sure that it is DXF File

Step 4

then, we download it by clicking on "Download" .

Step 5

After downloding we extract the files so we can be able to prepare it.

Step 6

then, open Rd work software to start prepare the file for laser cutting.

Step 7

Aftr opening Rd we choose "import" from file icon. then, choose the file and click open.

Step 8

After opening the file appearing like that.

Step 9

Then, editing some parameters like make :

Cutting areas in Black

Scanning areas in Red

Speed cutting areas in Blue

Step 10

Then, editing some parameters like make :

Cutting areas parameters will be

30 for speed

60 for power

Step 11

Then, editing some parameters like make :

Speed Cutting areas parameters will be

330 for speed

10 for power

Step 12

Then, editing some parameters like make :

Scanning areas parameters will be

330 for speed

30 for power

Step 13

Then, moving the design to the top left of the workspace.

Step 14

To save the file click on "Save to U file" . then choose the location where to save the file and click on "Save".

Step 15

To save the file click on "Save to U file" . then choose the location where to save the file and click on "Save".

Fabrication Stage

we download the file on the machine and then started to cut it.

Overcoming Challenges

Trying to make files take the less time as possible

Also I didn't know where exactly where to put the support I didn't know if it can be just touching build plate or it must be every where.

Solution

with the Fab lab speaclist we edited some printing parameters like thw suppourt by making it " touching build plate"

and resize the design to become bigger 150% of its size.

Final Project

It can help me how can I fabricate my design and any way of fabrication is the best for its parts.

WOW!

What is the coolest thing that you've learned this week? What is something that you will never forget from this week?

Using 3d printer is the coolest thing I have learned this week

Title of Media

Assignment Design Files

bear (g.code)

bear (3mf)

bear (STL)

Coaster (dxf)

coaster[rld]

coaster [rd]

coaster [ai]

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