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Equipment and machinery: papers and boards

I can use CAD/CAM safely to manufacture designs.

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Key learning points

  1. 2-dimensional computer-aided design can be used to design accurately for manufacture.
  2. Laser cutting is a form of computer-aided manufacture.
  3. Laser cutters can be used to cut paper and board.

Keywords

  • CAD - computer-aided design

  • CAM - computer-aided manufacture

  • Net - the flat or opened out shape of an object such as a box

  • Lamination - the process of building objects by stacking and bonding multiple layers of material

Common misconception

Only 2-dimensional products can be manufactured using a laser cutter.

Lamination can be used to create more curved and organic shapes or to create strength in an object.


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All of the students will not be able to use the laser cutter at the same time so it is best to stagger this activity or split the class to be completing alternative elements of the manufactuing process whilst waiting.
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Equipment

Access to IT equipment, 2D CAD software and laser cutter.

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Content guidance

  • Risk assessment required - equipment
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Supervision

Adult supervision required

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6 Questions

Q1.
What is SCAMPER?
a coding framework for developing interactive user interfaces
a software used for creating 3D prototypes and product models
Correct answer: a creative thinking tool that helps generate new ideas
Q2.
This is the Juicy Salif by Philippe Starck. What is it an example of?
An image in a quiz
Bauhaus
Correct answer: Biomorphism
Brutalism
Q3.
What is AI?
Correct answer: the simulation of human intelligence in machines
the physical components of a computer that process data
a programming language used to build software applications
Q4.
If something is drawn 10 times smaller than it is, what scale would it be?
10:1
Correct answer: 1:10
1:100
Q5.
What are papers and boards measured in?
Correct Answer: gsm, grams per square metre
Q6.
What does an orthographic projection represent?
a 3D object in 3D
a 2D object in 3D
Correct answer: a 3D object in 2D
Q2 Museum of Design in Plastics, Arts University Bournemouth

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4 Questions

Q1.
What is does CAM stand for?
Correct answer: computer-aided manufacturing
computer-applied manufacture
computer-applied making
computer-aided making
Q2.
What type of CAM is pictured?
An image in a quiz
3D printing
CNC Turning
Correct answer: laser cutting
Q3.
What is the process of building objects by stacking and bonding multiple layers of material?
Correct Answer: lamination, laminate
Q4.
Put this process into the correct order.
1 - Draw 2D shape on CAD software.
2 - Send CAD drawing to laser cutter.
3 - Alter settings on laser cutter so they are suitable for the material being cut.
4 - Turn on extraction.
5 - Lay material on bed of laser cutter and close lid.
6 - Set job to run.
7 - Open lid and remove material and cut pieces.