Embedded Files
Follow through this basic tutorial but make sure you pay attention to the way the box fits together
Instead of printing this box we are going to do a prototype with our laser cutter
Instead of printing this box we are going to do a prototype with our laser cutter
Step 1: Create the File
Step 1: Create the File
Go to MakerCase.com (Basic Box).
Units: Millimeters.
Dimensions: Width 40, Height 40, Depth 40.
Important: Select "Inside Dimensions" (so your objects fit inside).
Material: Select "Custom" and type 2mm (for Cardboard).
Note: If you are using MDF or Plywood, this is usually 3mm. Use calipers to check what material is available in the workshop and type that number in!
Joints: Select Finger. Slide the size to roughly 10mm.
Step 2: Download & Cut
Step 2: Download & Cut
Click "Download Box Plans".
Kerf: This is important! The laser burns away a small amount of material (about 0.1mm).
Set Kerf Compensation to 0.1mm.
Format: DXF.
Action: Laser cut your file and hot glue the box together.
Moving to Fusion 360
Moving to Fusion 360
Step 1: Insert DXF
Step 1: Insert DXF
Open Fusion 360.
Create a New Sketch on the floor plane.
Click Insert > Insert DXF.
Select the file you just downloaded from MakerCase.
Step 2: Extrude
Step 2: Extrude
Click Finish Sketch.
Press E (Extrude).
Select all the box walls.
Type 2mm (or whatever thickness you used for your real box) to turn them into 3D objects.
Research Doc Task 3
Research Doc Task 3
Go to the "Project 3" section of your document:
From Part A (3D Printed Box):
From Part A (3D Printed Box):
Screenshot: Show the Browser Tree (the list on the left) proving you have two separate Components (Body and Lid), not just Bodies.
Screenshot: Go to Inspect > Section Analysis. Click the side of your box to cut the view in half. Zoom in on the gap between the lid and the box so we can see the space.
What is "Tolerance"? Why would the lid not fit if we didn't include that 0.2mm gap? * Tip: Use Google to find a definition if you aren't sure.
From Part B (Laser Box):
From Part B (Laser Box):
Photo: Take a photo of your physical hot-glued cardboard box. (make sure you follow your schools phone rules)
Screenshot: Show the DXF file imported into Fusion 360 and Extruded.
What is "Kerf"? (Explain in one sentence).
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