Lecture 3
Design and Make a Multi-Part Object
Design and Make a Multi-Part Object
Get a Design: Open-source Platforms - CAD Software - Reverse Engineering - Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Select the Material: Cardboard - Clay - Wood - Acrylic - Polymer - Metal - ...etc.
Pick the Tool:
Manual Tools: Scissors, pliers, hammers, electric drills, jig saws, angle grinders, sanders, ...etc.
Traditional Machines: Lathe - Milling M/C - Drilling M/C - Bending M/C - ...etc.
Digital Fabrication M/Cs: Laser Cutter - 3D Printer - Vinyl Cutter - CNC M/Cs
Assembly Walkthrough
Components / Coloring
Multi-Sketch Dilema
Design a Multi-Part Object
Assembly (Modeling vs Reality)
Creating Cross-sections for Inspection
Collision Detection
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Types
Permanent / Fixed Joints
Adhesive joint: Super glue, hot glue, white glue, epoxy, double-sided tape, ... etc
Detachable Joints
Laser Cutting Rules
3D Printing Rules
General Rules
Sharp vs round edges
Standard components (screws, bolts, nuts, bearings, ...)
Fragile or thin connections
Material flexibility & springiness
Aesthetic considerations
Assembly (simplicity, minimum no. tools)
Test and iterate to fine-tune tolerances (Try-and-error)
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