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4. What are the right tools to use for cutting and assembly? First, the cutting: Cutting is the first step of model making, and it is not an exaggeration when we say it can make or break it. Neatly cut pieces give an overall aesthetically pleasing understandable architecture model. If the edges are messy, the model might not be perceived well. To ensure clear-cut edges, you need to use the following: • Fresh blades: Stainless steel wheel-locked utility knives with replaceable blades are best for neat cuts. The changeable blade size also makes cutting more manageable and better. • Precision knives: They are very sharp, durable, and easy to maintain. They are best used for small details. They can easily cut through paper, foam, fabric, thin metal, and plastic. • Scissors: Small titanium scissors are needed for fine details. Be careful to buy ones with a comfortable grip, so they will not hurt with extended use. • L-Square: Stainless steel L-squares help you draw perpendicular lines quickly and accurately. Attaching masking tape to its back make it hold better to the material below and avoids sliding. • Metal Ruler: 6″, 12″, and 18″ metal rulers can all be handy depending on the model’s size. These are best for cutting. • Self-healing Cutting Mat: They will protect the cutting blades from dulling fast; you don’t want to ruin your desk. • Laser Cutting: If you are not confident in your cutting or willing to pay more, you can take that shortcut. You draw the sample pieces on AutoCAD, and the laser cutter will do the rest. 👉lets discuss all other points in following post day by day. check out the previous post @ How to Make An Impressive Architectural 🤔  https://lnkd.in/gqwdgang #architecturedesign  #architucturalmodel #scalemodel #3dprinting #displaymodel #inauguration #salesandmarketing #salesstrategy

Did you know digital manufacturing is also used in contemporary and unique industries such as art and design? 🎨🖌 Discover how ZERMATTVIEW designers, Eddy Morel and Joachim Cretegny utilised Protolabs - Europe injection moulding service to create a modern interpretation of the iconic Matterhorn mountain, as it appears from the village of Zermatt. Manufactured in a high quality ABS material with a class A finish, the result is a snowy peak drifting above a black ebony base, with a surface so smooth you can see your reflection in it! Read the case study here: https://okt.to/pDgGJT #DigitalManufacturing #injectionmoulding #art #design

From the actual image to it's 3D form *We design within 72 hrs; all we need is a picture or correct description with some nessesary dimensions.* Reason for 3d design - Save cost and time in manufacturing. - Through our design visions are brought to life. - We follow certain design rules so we don't have problems manufacturing. Rules - With plastic parts; we use smooth curvatures to facilitate mold filling. - We consider draft angles. - We use appropriate wall thickness, of not less than 0.6mm - We eliminate sharp edges and points.

Engineering Prints Engineering prints are Large format Color/black and white prints commonly used for technical drawings , plans architectural plans, line drawings and landscape designs. #Architecturaldrawings, #CADdrawings #Lineartdrawing #designs #printing #plans #housingplans

DID YOU KNOW? Every inside corner needs an internal radius. Very few tools can effectively machine corners in a part’s interior, and no standard tool is capable of cutting a perfectly sharp angle. Even our high-performance Okuma lathe will leave a radius at every inside corner. We want to ensure that every aspect of your part’s features meets your specifications, so we encourage customers to revise their 3D CAD models to clarify their preferred internal radii on every inside corner. No time to revise your design? Learn what Moseys can do for you: https://bit.ly/45lgg43 #precisionmachining #machining

Did you know digital manufacturing is also used in contemporary and unique industries such as art and design? 🎨🖌 Discover how ZERMATTVIEW designers, Eddy Morel and Joachim Cretegny utilised Protolabs injection moulding service to create a modern interpretation of the iconic Matterhorn mountain, as it appears from the village of Zermatt. Manufactured in a high quality ABS material with a class A finish, the result is a snowy peak drifting above a black ebony base, with a surface so smooth you can see your reflection in it! Read the case study here: https://okt.to/DG2dsm #DigitalManufacturing #injectionmoulding #art #design

CHAMFER "Chamfer" is a term commonly used in various fields such as engineering, woodworking, and architecture. It refers to a beveled edge or corner that is created by cutting or grinding away material at a 45-degree angle. Here are some details you could include in an article about chamfer: Explain what a chamfer is and why it is used in different industries. Highlight its role in enhancing the aesthetic appeal, safety, and functionality of objects and structureExplore the diverse applications of chamfering across different fields. For example, in engineering and manufacturing, chamfered edges are used to prevent sharp corners that could cause injury or damage. In woodworking, chamfers can add decorative detail to furniture and architectural elements. Describe the various techniques used to create chamfers, including manual methods such as hand planing and filing, as well as mechanical methods such as milling, grinding, and routing. Discuss the advantages and limitations of each method. Discuss how chamfers are incorporated into the design process, including considerations such as material type, thickness, and intended use. Explain how chamfers can affect the overall look and feel of a product or structure. Address common challenges encountered when chamfering materials, such as achieving uniformity and precision. Provide tips and techniques for overcoming these challenges and achieving high-quality chamfered edges. Explore emerging trends and technologies in chamfering, such as the use of advanced CNC machining techniques and 3D printing. Discuss how these developments are impacting the way chamfers are applied in different industries. By covering these aspects in your article, you can provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of chamfering and its significance in various fields.

There are 3 ways to make your casting design more complex... 🔩 Steel Inserts You can embed steel bearings, tubing, and more into your aluminum casting. The molten aluminum is poured around the insert. When the metal hardens, it becomes one strong, functional part. 🏖️ Sand Cores You can make hollow cavities, passages, or complex interior geometries. The molten metal is poured around the sand core. Once it hardens/cools, the sand core is removed, leaving a hollow casting! 🔁 Pulls/Slides You can cast holes or undercuts. Pull cores or slides are reusable cores, built into your steel mold, and powered by the hydraulic system. They’re engaged before you pour, then slide out when the metal hardens. 🚀Learn More🚀 https://lnkd.in/gm8nKaRa

CNC Router - Machining Softwood Blocks A little sneak peak at another machining job we completed last week. I sometimes get asked how accurate the CNC router is, being made of MDF and all. The short answer is that its as accurate as I need it to be. Well within 0.5mm and in woodworking, thats anyone needs it to be. It does need upgrading but that's going to hopefully get done this winter. One thing I was really impressed with was the little Trend router bit. Look at how that smooth that finish was, all we did was vacuum away the dust/chips...very impressive. Especially considering that we went through two different bits before that! #cncrouter #router #diycnc #diycncrouter #workshop #woodshop #ukwoodwork #carpenter #chippy #carpenterlife #chippy #joiner #architecture #design #designer #designwork #ukwoodworker #woodworking #restaurant #menus #menu #restaurantdesign #architecturaldesign #engineering #trend #trendrouter Trend Tool Technology

Concept to prototype to site - a special branching column to adorn the façade of the new Headington Hill Teaching Building at Oxford Brookes University. Several structural considerations made designing the branching column challenging. Structural requirements to convey a moment force, buildability and avoidance of site welding, aesthetics of an exposed and prominent location, and durability with the ability to inspect in the future all needed to be addressed. Senior Engineer Joseph Williams set about sketching various options and the preferred designs then visualised in our 3D building model to allow aesthetic consideration from different angles. With the favoured approach determined, a 3D printed model allowed final scrutiny of buildability and appearance prior to fabrication. Thanks to this rigorous design process, the columns were installed without a hitch and the connections ability to convey a moment across the joint allows for an overall slender aesthetic and lower overall weight of steel in the design. #structuralengineering #steelstructure #3dprinting