Week 7 - Large Format CNC (Computer Controlled Machining)¶
This Week’s Accomplishments:
Group Assignment:
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Learned about CNC lab safety measures and documented my input along with my classmates.
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Tested runout, alignment, fixturing, speeds, feeds, materials and toolpaths for the machine.
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Investigated different programming languages, compared them, and identified how many can be used to program the same microcontrollers.
Individual Assignment:
- Designed a Fusion 360 chair and cut it using CNC.
Introduction¶
Our Group Assignment¶
You can access our group assignment of the week at my colleague’s page Batool Ali by clicking Here.
My Week in a Summary¶
This week, I got more into 2D design for CNC production and mapped out the workflows involved. I documented the design process of my big project and detailed how I created the CAM-toolpath. Plus, I shared the whole journey of making a large object, from setting up the machine to testing joints and adjusting settings. I also noted any hiccups and how I fixed them, and included my design files, both editable CAD files and final versions.
Reflecting on the week, I found it super interesting to learn about the details of 2D design for CNC production and how precise workflows can make a big difference. The experience with creating a large object was tiring but fun, especially understanding the importance of machine setup and material properties after I suffered to join my pieces together anf failing multiple times. This week was a fantastic mix of learning and doing, making it both educational and fun!