This is for a novelty calculator project. The designs here will be cut using the laser cutter.
This design was for my pewter-cast part in Advanced Manufacturing. The output device used for this is the CNC milling machine. Moulds can be created from these designs using material such as MDF.
This is the final pewter-made part, inside the MDF mould that was maunfactured from a design drawn on 2D Design.
Machine drawing for laser cutter or CNC milling/engraving machine -
Using 2D Design allows the page to be set-up depending on paper source and also to suit the machine for the intended use. This means that the design being created will ‘fit’ and the user can change the positioning of the job for more accuracy on the media/work area. This is one of the links between 2D Design drawings and the output device. Furthermore, features such as registration marks can be added for such cutting and print machines. 2D Design works with simple output dialog boxes, which ease the process of manufacture.
The program is extremely useful when ‘designing for manufacture purposes’. As mentioned, the necessary tool requirements can also be set efficiently. For the purpose of ‘Advanced Manufacturing Module Task 2’, I have used 2D Design to design/draw the shapes/designs for parts of my vacuum formed part and pewter-made part. Both of these techniques allowed me to easily create the accurate shape I wanted, and could be used for a CNC output, as I have cut them using a CNC milling machine.
Joadesigns created 2D design for users who require sophisticated drawing and design features, but don’t want to spend a lifetime learning to use them. Although designed with professional capability, its ease of use means that 2D Design is the CAD standard for the vast majority of UK secondary schools.
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