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Some people may find it easier to make a cardboard prototype of a sheet metal part rather than designing it in CAD. This tutorial shows how to convert a cardboard prototype into an image file and upload it to the CNC plasma cutter. | |||
=Prototyping= | |||
If you don't have the time or the inclination to use a CAD system or a 3D printer, you can perform what we call "Rapid Prototyping" using drafting tools and paints. | |||
Cut a cardboard prototype as shown at actual size. Make sure it is colored either bright white or deep black to ease the scanning step. Note the dangling feature along the bottom edge, which is folded to make an angle brace. | |||
Holes are defined by drawing spots of the contrasting color. | |||
[[File:Tut4_cutting_cardboard.png|300px|cutting]] | [[File:Tut4_cutting_cardboard.png|300px|cutting]] | ||
Revision as of 15:25, 17 November 2024
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Introduction
Some people may find it easier to make a cardboard prototype of a sheet metal part rather than designing it in CAD. This tutorial shows how to convert a cardboard prototype into an image file and upload it to the CNC plasma cutter.
Prototyping
If you don't have the time or the inclination to use a CAD system or a 3D printer, you can perform what we call "Rapid Prototyping" using drafting tools and paints.
Cut a cardboard prototype as shown at actual size. Make sure it is colored either bright white or deep black to ease the scanning step. Note the dangling feature along the bottom edge, which is folded to make an angle brace.
Holes are defined by drawing spots of the contrasting color.
