123D
Make free software is downloaded to the computer to turn my 3D model into 2D
build plans for laser cut to build form-work and assisted with animated
assembly instructions. Uploaded 3D model to 123D make as (.obj) file from
Meshmixer app.
3D model in 123D Make
The panel on the left side in 123D make, there is the
manufacturing settings which allow me to change the size and scale of the
object, the sheet properties, and the selected construction technique. The gear button beside 'Manufacturing Settings’ allow me to
set the sheet properties depending on the dimensions, type, and thickness of
the material. After specifying the properties, the app indicated the number of
sheets and templates for me according to the construction technique that I
choose. Click 'Select Technique' button and explore various construction methods
suitable for my object to create templates:
Stacked slices
I
decided to use horizontal stacked slices because of clear defined curves and
indents shown and simple construction to make a mold of my
object. I also want my form-work to be structurally stable and able to
resist stress from hammering on when creating the metal skin later on. I
needed to use 4 sheets of 3mm plywood 600*300 to build the form-work.
Interlocked Slices
Interlocked
slices had some error in the model and the form-work could not be done
Radical Slices
Radical slices
had some error in the model and the form-work could not be done
Curve
The grooves generated were at an angle indicated that
cut out pieces are difficult for assembling a form-work. Once
the final decision is made, the final templates PDF files are saved and ready
for laser cut
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