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COMPUTER CONTROLLED CUTTING

In this project we continued to developed our architecture chair using laser cutting method

Our computer-controlled cutting project focused on using the kerfing technique with laser cutting to create a portable chair. Building on our previous chair design project, we utilized MDF material and incorporated a kerfing pattern that allowed the MDF to fold into the desired shape. By incorporating connectors into the design, we were able to create a product that could be used in two different ways: as a bag or as a chair. Throughout the project, we encountered challenges such as determining the correct parameters for the laser cutting process and ensuring that the chair was structurally sound. However, these obstacles were ultimately overcome, and we were pleased with the final result, which showcased the potential of computer-controlled cutting techniques for creating innovative and multifunctional designs.

 EXERCISE 05

Laser cutting is a technology that uses a laser to cut materials. Laser cutting works by directing the output of a high-power laser most commonly through optics. The laser optics and CNC (computer numerical control) are used to direct the material or the laser beam generated. A typical commercial laser for cutting materials would involve a motion control system to follow a CNC or G-code of the pattern to be cut onto the material. The focused laser beam is directed at the material, which then either melts, burns vaporize away, or is blown away by a jet of gas, leaving an edge with a high-quality surface finish. Industrial laser cutters are used to cut flat-sheet material as well as structural and piping materials.

THE CHAIR 02

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