Category: Updates

In today’s class, we continued our discussion on 3D Modeling for 3D Printing. Specifically, we revisted: What defines a Surface; What defines a Solid; How to pull Curves from Surfaces; and How to create surfaces from curves.

We also introduced some Rhino Solid operations. After which, we explained how to export 3D Geometry as a Stereolithography [.stl] File Type. Lastly, we introduced the Zortrax M200 3D Printer and the Zortrax Z-Suite.

In today’s class, we introduced 3D Printing Technologies and Processes. After the presentation, we began introducing and discussing 3D Modeling in Rhinoceros 3D. Specifically, we discussed: What defines a Surface; What defines a Solid; How to pull Curves from Surfaces; and How to create surfaces from curves.

 

In today’s class, we reviewed how to export a Rhino File for laser processing. After which, we introduced LaserCut: a Laser preparation program, that allows you to import your prepared geometry and begin designating specific elements for specific processes (cutting, engraving, scoring). The LaserCut interface is shown in the Laser Processing Introduction (Slides 15-20); but it’s more thoroughly reviewed in the LaserCut Tutorial. We also reviewed IDeATe’s Laser Equipment Policies. The end of class was more ‘Rhino play-time’, but we also began training on Laser Equipment operation/procedure. You should be thinking about Project 1, and either preparing the suggested project geometry, or developing your own project.

In today’s class, we finished our discussion on common Rhino Commands. We also introduced Laser Processing & Equipment (Slides 1-14). Lastly, we discussed File Preparation & Geometry requirements for Laser Scoring, Cutting, and Engraving. The final 30 minutes of class was dedicated to ‘playing’ in Rhino. We also introduced Project 1.

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.

In today’s class, we provided instructions on how to log into the Macbook Laptops. We continued by introducing the Rhinoceros 3D Modeling Interface, and ended by introducing the most common Editing, Analysis, and 2D Modeling Commands. It’s helpful for you to begin understanding decimal conversions for Standard and Metric measurements.

In today’s class, we reviewed the Syllabus and introduced the IDeATe Facilities & Resources. If you missed class, you should schedule a 30 minute meeting with me to review.