Week Four
Laser Cutting
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The process of sending file to the fablab was not hard as I have used laser cut machine before. At first, I was a bit confused whether I have to flip the objects to have a smooth finish or not. Therefore, I tried sending two file of the waffle and the panel structure. After getting the job done, the waffle worked fine without flipping, however, in case for the panelling 3D, it is better to flip the objects so that while making it, the etch or cut marks will be hidden at the back of the panels. After finishing folding and sticking the panels together, I came to realize that there are burnt marks created from the laser cut machine, therefore, it looks dirty. After taking a careful considerations, I decided to unroll the panel again with a more simplified and combined panel to create a smooth finishing later. After getting everything unrolled, I decided to print it at home and cut it by hand. As a result, it looks much more better than the one cut from laser cut machine. For the final model, I decided to use half laser-cut, half hand-cut
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Image 8. Laser Cut File for Panelled Surfaces and Waffle Structure - Not to Scale.
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