DOM-E5156 - Digital Fabrication II, Lecture, 2.3.2022-14.4.2022
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Topic outline
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This week you will explore casting materials available at the lab as well as learn how to use 3D CNC milling to create a custom designed mold.
Lectures
Wed 23 Mar, 15:00 (online, global)
Molding and Casting by prof. Neil Gershenfeld.Thu 24 Mar, 15:00 (onsite, hybrid)
Introduction to Molding and Casting at the Aalto Fablab.Introductions
Thu 24 Mar, 10:00 (onsite)
Using MDX-40 to mill a mold. Mixing and casting with materials available at the Aalto Fablab.Mon 28 Mar, 10:00 (onsite)
Using MDX-40 to mill a mold. Mixing and casting with materials available at the Aalto Fablab.Resources
We will record the lectures and make them available as resources here or via the shared drive. Also make use of the internet. YouTube hosts lots of useful tutorials, for example.-
Asignment 11: Molding and Casting Assignment
Follow the steps below to complete your assignment.
- Review the safety data sheets for at least two of labs molding and casting materials.
- Make and compare test casts with each of them.
- Design a 3D mold around the stock and tooling that you'll be using.
- Mill it (rough cut + (at least) three-axis finish cut).
- Use it to cast parts.
- Include a hero shot and source files of your design in your documentation.
- Submit a link to your assignment page here.
Read more about the assignment on the Fab Academy Assessment Guide page.
This assignment will be graded in the scale from 0 - 5.
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Video: 3D Toolpaths with V-Carve URL
In this video an example of creating 3D toolpaths in V-Carve is discussed. Use it to get an impression how to use the same process to create a mold for casting.
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Video: 3D Modelling for Molding and Casting URL
In this video creating a simple 3D model for a 3-step molding and casting process is discussed. Use it to get an impression on how to prepare your design for milling.
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