During today’s session, we finished our introduction on 3D Printing technologies. We also began discussing 3D Modeling for 3D Printing, by using the 3D Print [3DM] Rhino File and explaining *What defines a Surface; *What defines a Solid; *How to pull Curves from Surfaces; and *How to create surfaces from curves. (*Note: The previous links are from previous tutorials for SoArch’s Digital Fabrication Lab. They still illustrate the same commands and content.)
07, Monday
In the first 45 minutes of class, time was given to review and familiarize yourself with Rhino Commands and 2D Geometry development. If you’re new to 3D Modeling, it might be best to review the steps listed in Laser > File Prep. If you have experience with 3D Modeling, a useful exercise may be drawing/modeling a small-found-object (e.g. computer mouse, cell phone, drinking container, etc.) During this time, the final group of (6) students visited the Laser equipment and received operation/procedural training for the Laser Equipment.
You should be thinking about what you would like to create for Project 1.
At the end of class, we introduced 3D Printing.
06, Wednesday
In this session, time was given to review and familiarize yourself with Rhino Commands and 2D Geometry development. If you’re new to 3D Modeling, it might be best to review the steps listed in Laser > File Prep. If you have experience with 3D Modeling, a useful exercise may be drawing/modeling a small-found-object (e.g. computer mouse, cell phone, drinking container, etc.) During this time, groups of (6) students visited the Laser equipment and received operation/procedural training for the Laser Equipment.
You should be thinking about what you would like to create for Project 1.
05, Monday
In today’s class, we finished our discussion on the most common Editing, Analysis, and 2D Modeling Commands. As an additional resource, here are the commands that we went over during class.
We also spent time introducing the Laser Equipment with a brief overview on operation procedure and equipment policy.
At the end of class, Project 1 was described and assigned.
04, Wednesday
In today’s class, we continued our discussion on the most common Editing, Analysis, and 2D Modeling Commands. It’s helpful for you to begin understanding decimal conversions for Standard and Metric measurements. As an additional resource, here are the commands that we went over during class.
03, Monday
During this session, we introduced the Rhinoceros 3D Modeling Interface. It’s helpful for you to begin understanding decimal conversions for Standard and Metric measurements.
02, Wednesday
I was unavailable for today’s session- Susan Finger provided a brief overview of available CAD Environments/Packages with additional instructions on how to log into the Macbook Laptops.
01, Monday
I was unavailable for today’s session- Susan Finger reviewed the Syllabus and introduced the IDeATe Facilities & Resources. If you missed class, you should schedule a 30 minute meeting with me to review.
Tool Library
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Info
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The PHYSICAL TOOL LIBRARY is a collection of milling tools, prepared for use with a CNC Spindle that has automatic tool changing capabilities. The milling tools are loaded into a collet assembly and their locations are recorded/programmed for CNC operations.
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| A DIGITAL TOOL LIBRARY is a digital representation of the PHYSICAL TOOL LIBRARY. This digital reference provides details on the actual/physical tools, including important information such as the tool’s diameter, length & location. This simulated library is used in the CAM interface for collision and/or problem detection; also used for Post Processing when sending a file to the CNC Equipment (indicates tool location). | ||
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Instructions
NVCloud: Submission & Review
After adjusting your Print Settings, you should submit your file, then review relevant print job details. After which, IDeATe Technical Staff will review your file and follow-up accordingly!
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Submission
After adjusting your Print Settings, submit your file by following these steps:
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| The COPIES setting is available from the Print Settings: General menu. COPIES affects the number of copies to be printed. If you plan on printing more than (1), adjust your desired quantity here. | ||
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| Near the bottom-left corner is your GROUP MENU. Selecting the arrow will expand this menu, allowing you to select which print group (and printer) the print should be sent to. The list is limited to print groups you’ve been invited to print from. *For more information on GROUPS, see NVBot: NVCloud Interface. | ||
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| Submit your prepared print by selecting the SUBMIT button in the bottom-center of the NVCloud interface. | ||
