Week 3 - Stationary

Ideation

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)

The objective of week #2 was to design, manufacture and assemble a pen and pencils holder.

I got inspiration from Google as seen in the pics.

Tool Chain

Which software/machines/materials did you use in the assignment? Why?

I used Autodesk Fusion to design the pen holder.

Then, I used RDWorks V8 to prepare the 2D parts for the laser cutter and set the cutting and engraving parameters. The part was then cut using the laser cutter. Also, I used the 2.5 D approach to prepare the parts and assemble them on Fusion.

For the materials, I used 3mm Ply Wood for laser cutting.

I used Fusion to design the components.

I used laser cutter to get the job done.

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?

Download The Faces .dxf

Download The Sides .dxf

Download The Base .dxf

Download The Inside Plate .dxf

The designing process of the frame

1. I took realistic dimensions of the frame.
2. I designed the pen holder so that it serves multiple purposes as a pen holder and mobile stand as well.

3. I extruded the part to 3mm (2.5D)

4. Work on the assemblies.

5. I saved the DXF file.
6. I imported the file in RDWorks V8 to prepare it for laser cutting.
7. I set all the sketches to cutting parameters: speed and power.

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?

For laser cutting, the process went as follows:

I opened the .ai file on the PC.
I reviewed all parameters to make sure they match the correct values set by the instructors.
I turned on the laser cutting machine and the Fume Extractor.
I downloaded the design.
Then, I adjusted the origin of the nozzle and framed the design to assure the dimensions are fitting into the board.
I started the cutting process.