Location: Hunt Library A5 and Hunt computer cluster (basement)
Instructor: Susan Finger, sfinger@cmu.edu
TAs: Chelsea Chen (weiqiaoc@andrew) and Noel Lau (noell@andrew).
Download link for SolidWorks. Warning: together the CDs take up more than 10 gig. The serial number is in the readme file. You can also purchase the CDs from the CMU computer store for $25.00. The license is good for one year.
| Date | Topics | Assignment |
| Class 1 Featured material: wood |
Overview of the micro course (presentation)
1a-Setting Up SolidWorks 1b-SolidWorks 2.5D Parts 1c-Creating DXF Files Intro to the Laser Cutter (presentation) |
Sign up for fire extinguisher training.
Upload SolidWorks and DXF files of personalized keyfob. Upload image of completed keyfob. |
| Class 2 Featured material: acrylic |
Creating 3D parts (presentation)
Kerf and Joinery (presentation) Working with Acrylic (presentation) 2-Reference Geometry 3-Assemblies configurations, assemblies, mates, trim tool, offset |
Upload SolidWorks and DXf files for Mickey Mouse and Heart puzzle. Upload images of completed parts.
Submit Project proposal |
| Class 3 Featured material: cardboard and paper |
4-Equations equations; making 3D shapes
McMaster-Carr shopping Reference: Laser cut enclosure design
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| Class 4 |
Thingiverse and Pinterest
Pepakura for paper craft In-class design project
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Design and manufacture a project of your choosing
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Software Installation
LaserCut for Rabbit Laser
Laser Cutter Info
- Operating instructions for our laser cutters.
- Suggested speeds and power settings for various materials.
- Rabbit Laser makes our laser cutters. Here is the software manual.
- Material Safety Data Sheet: Cast Acrylic
Other Resources
SolidWorks 2017 Essential Training at Lynda.com; log in here.
Susan Finger adapted from Dave Touretzky’s material