10.05 Laser Cutting Exercise Assignment

Assignment Deliverables

1. Laser cut physical object brought to class
2. Upload rendered image of 3D Model (.jpg or .png)
   • label file YYYYMMDD Lastname Firstname Laser Cut Render Image.jpg
3. Upload DXF export of parts to be cut (.dxf)
   • label file YYYYMMDD Lastname Firstname Laser Cut Parts.dxf

Overview

1. Model the parts of your design paying attention to joints and how thick the material is
2. Lay all of the parts flat
3. Prepare a tool path that takes into account the width or kerf of the laser
4. Export a DXF file for cutting
5. Prepare the DXF file according to the instructions.
6. Cut out the parts at the think[box]
7. Assemble the project and bring to class

Grading Rubric