You are tasked with designing a functional product that will be fabricated using the Wazer Waterjet. Your project must fit within a work envelope of 18” x 12” and utilize 22-gauge sheet metal (galvanized steel, standard steel, or stainless steel, depending on availability). The final product should be formed by bending the cut piece and should demonstrate both utility and aesthetic appeal.
Drawing of the flatened version of the computerstand
Drawing of the bent version of the computerstand
Washing off all excess aggregate. Preparing to take it out of the machine.
Simulation
A video of a snipate of the cutting process.
Video of washing the computerstand.
Final Photo of it fully bent
Side photo of it fully bent
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