diff --git a/work_log_cic.md b/work_log_cic.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..3c1ef9d6b1484ee657ee51e2b0f76ec83656cd78 --- /dev/null +++ b/work_log_cic.md @@ -0,0 +1,27 @@ +Fusion model: + the model needs cleanup and to make explicit which parts are reprensenting + mechanical parts, which parts are to be 3 D printed + and which parts are to be laser cut. + + 3 D Printed: + I sent 2 jobs to 3 D print with ABS material to the Stratasys + machine. Each job was ~20 hours. The resolution is very good in the finished + parts. +  + + Laser Cut: + I used Delrin 6mm thick with Epilog LEGEND EXT 120 watts. The settings were 20% speed + 100% power, 500 frequency. 4 passes each piece. The material gets heated + and need to take turns in cutting each piece. Had to do several tests to understan + the settings of the laser cutter. While cutting, many 'angels' + appear (flames). Also, need to clean the lens + of the laser cutter several times in between jobs. + The fumes are very toxic. I will try to replace some parts with acrylic + + +<img src="images/IMG_20191017_152130.jpg" width="300" > +<img src="images/15713404308557772465466104206724.jpg" width="300" > +<img src="images/m1.jpg" width="300" > +<img src="images/m2.jpg" width="300" > +<img src="images/m3.jpg" width="300" > + \ No newline at end of file