Today, I had the opportunity to test the 3D printing of a model I designed. This model should ideally be challenging or nearly impossible to mill conventionally. My choice was a tower with a hollow top portion. You can find the Fusion 360 model here or if you just want the .stl.
Another week, another exploration of a fabrication technique. This time, we delve into subtractive manufacturing, specifically CNC milling. CNC stands for Computer Numerical Control, utilizing computer-controlled machines to remove layers from a material or workpiece.
This week we have learned about another very useful fabrication technique: laser cutting. Essentially, it’s a subtractive manufacturing technology (as opposed to the additive nature of 3D printing) that uses a high-power laser beam to cut flat-sheet materials.