Welcome! We are going to do some work towards using the laser cutters today.
Contents
Welcome & A Warm-Up
- Welcome
- Warm-up led by Jennifer and Sandy
- Reminder: Sign-up here for 2 times to co-lead a warm-up activity (if you haven’t already)
- Warm-up for next class is led by: Catherine and Kavya
House Keeping
- If you are having any difficulties with sewing – please make sure to sign up for my office hours. If you have class or work during my office hour slots, please email me so we can set up an appointment.
In-Class Lessons
Rhino Lessons
Files for class today:
- Feedback on the Rhino Files we received
- How to scale your pattern pieces
- How to add seam allowance
- How to export a .dxf
Laser Cutter
- Demo using the laser cutter
- Laser Cutter Cheat Sheet (.pdf)
Laser Cutter Settings
- For muslin or canvas fabric:
- Sewing Line: cut – 375 speed – 10 power
- Cut Line: cut – 200 speed – 30 power
- For fleece fabric:
- Sewing Line: cut – 350 speed – 10 power
- Cut Line: cut – 100 speed – 30 power
ICYMI: Rhino Files from 2/7 & 2/9
- Rhino Cheat Sheet (.pdf)
- Essential Rhino Commands List (.pdf)
- Rhino Demo File for 2/7 (.3dm)
- Rhino Demo File for 2/9 (.3dm)
- Rhino Demo laser cutter file (.dxf)
Homework
The following are due by the beginning of class, Wednesday, Feb. 16:
Students have a choice of doing either of the following for 2/14:
- Work on your Push/Pull Part 1 assignment, and
- Bring your objects and in-progress work to class with you.