Week #3-Journal

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 assignment involved creating a unique pen holder involved T-slot to use screws and nuts

my idea inspired from pintrest to make pen and phone holder but I decided to print on the front face of pen holder my sister's name and Her's tittle also I decided to print my favourite pharse

"هناك احتمال آخر لتتويج مسعانا بغير الهزيمة مادمنا قررننا أننا لن نموت قبل أن نحاول أن نحيا "

on the side of the pen holder

Tool Chain

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

Google

were used for research gathering design ideas

For Design both front and temple of glasses

RDWorks Software

create and control the operation of laser cutting (for the glasses' front)

used for search for the design

ElMalky Laser machine

Laser Cutting machine for cutting the Glasses' front

Plywood

Raw material for laser cutting machine

Bolts and Nuts

For assembly the parts of the Glasses

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?

Two sides of ben holder design

1. Design in Fusion 360

Take standard Dimensions: by using picture on pintrest
open fusion, then created components then I started to design
I had started with the first side of pen holder I made lines with dimensions 70,120 for for faces of the side then I drew arch to make the holder of mobile holder also I drew circle for bolts with 3,3 mm
then I made mirror to this shape

second step I created text to write my sister's name.

bottom of pen holder

2-bottom of pen holder

start drawing rectangle with 85* 85
I made tabs their dimensions were 75*3
I made then the first face of pen holder that contain t-slots
then I made other faces

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?

1. File Preparation:

Check File: Ensure the design file is correctly set up and ready for cutting.
Speed and Power Settings: Verify each cutting mode's speed and power settings.

2. Machine Setup:

Download File: Transfer the design file to the laser cutting machine.
Set Origin: Position the laser at the starting point of the material.
Frame Check: Check the frame to ensure the design fits within the material boundaries.

3. Cutting Process:

Start Process: Initiate the laser cutting process.
Monitor Process: Keep an eye on the cutting to ensure it proceeds smoothly and correctly.

Wrong fabrication + wrong assembly 🙃

The dimensions of the bottom part were larger than those of the other assembled components. Upon further investigation, I discovered that it would be more effective to create holes and T-slots in the bottom part to accommodate all the components properly

One of the two tabs, which was intended to join with two faces when inserted into RD-WORKS, shifted towards another part of a different face, preventing it from properly aligning with the other component.
The two tabs of the T-slot were thicker than the part they were meant to join with, causing an issue with the fit.

This part was intended to serve as the middle stand of the mobile holder; however, it unfortunately turned out to have larger dimensions than expected.

assembly out come😔

Community of Learning

Did you ask for feedback? What are the ideas that others have contributed or suggested? What was someone else’s idea that you built upon? How did you help your peers? How did your peers help you?

Overcoming Challenges

When you got stuck, what/who did you turn to? At what point did you have to pause to research or learn more before moving on? What are some mistakes, pitfalls, or challenges that others can avoid if they were doing this assignment?

I encountered difficulties when I made an error in fabrication due to not completing the full assembly of my design. Although I had registered my slot, I was unable to finish the design in time, which prevented me from properly assembling it in Fusion 360. After discussing this with my instructor, I realized the importance of thorough assembly. To address this, I plan to revisit and reassemble my design to ensure a more accurate and complete process.

technical solutions

After identifying the errors and redesigning, I re-adjusted the dimensions in Fusion and drew the parts of the phone holder. The steps are as follows:

First, I divided the design into three parts: the front part (phone holder), the back part, and the side part.

I started by drawing the phone holder part. Then, I mirrored this part and adjusted the openings where the wood will be inserted.
Next, I drew the back part that will be attached to the front phone holder.
Finally, I drew the base using the "Project" feature.

Assembly process

Assembly Process in Fusion 360:

Initial Assembly (Mobile Stand and Front Face):
The first step in Fusion 360 was assembling the mobile stand with its three support arms and the front face. I used the "Insert Components" tool to add each part into the assembly, followed by precise positioning using the "Move" and "Rotate" tools. I applied "Joints" to securely attach the arms to the front face, ensuring proper alignment and stability for the phone holder.
Connecting the Back Part:
Next, I proceeded to assemble the back part. I inserted the back component and used appropriate "Joints" to connect it to the previously assembled front face and mobile stand. This connection was carefully made to ensure the back part was aligned correctly, adding the necessary structural support to the design.
Final Assembly with the Base:
In the final step, I added the base to the assembly. Using Fusion’s "Insert Components" tool again, I positioned the base and applied the necessary "Joints" to connect it to the assembled mobile stand and back part. I checked for proper alignment and ensured that the entire assembly was stable and functional.

Preparation for RDWorks:

Import the Design File
Open RDWorks software and import the design files into the program.
Adjust the Design Placement
Position the design within the RDWorks workspace, ensuring it aligns with the material size for the laser cutte
Make sure the design fits properly within the material dimensions and is accurately aligned.
Set the Laser Cutting Parameters
- Select the Layers: In RDWorks, designs are organized into different layers. Assign the correct layer(s) for cutting—typically, black is used for cutting, and red is used for speed cuts.
- Adjust Cutting Speed and Power: Set the appropriate speed and power settings for the material. For 3mm plywood, use:
  - Black (cutting): Power 45, Speed 40
  - Red (speed cut): Power 10, Speed 300
Define the Cutting Order
Set the order in which the design will be cut, especially when multiple parts are involved. This step helps optimize the cutting process and ensures smaller pieces stay in place during the cut. I chose to cut the red layer first, followed by the black layer.
Check for Errors or Overlaps
Carefully review the design for any errors, overlaps, or disconnected paths that could affect the cutting quality.
Set the Origin Point
Define the origin point (typically the Top-Right corner) to mark where the laser head will start cutting on the material.
Simulate the Process
Run a simulation to preview the cutting process and ensure everything is set up correctly.
Save and Export the File
After everything is checked and adjusted, save and export the file for the laser cutter.

After fabrication

Final Project

How can you use the skills and knowledge that you've acquired this week in your final project?

I have gained an understanding of the importance of precise dimensions, as well as the value of allocating sufficient time for both design and assembly processes. For my final project, I will focus on creating an accurate cardboard model to visualize the full design in detail, which will then serve as a reference for sketching the final version in Fusion 360.

WOW!

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

making bracket connector

Initially, I believed the task would be difficult, but after attempting it again, I realized it wasn't as complicated as I had originally imagined.

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.

Title of Media

Assignment Design Files

pen holder on fusion

part one dxf

part two dxf

part three dxf

part four dxf

part five dxf

pen holder try two -part 1

pen holder try two -part 2

pen holder try two -part 3

pen holder fusion

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