Equipment and machinery: papers and boards
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use CAD/CAM safely to manufacture designs.
Key learning points
- 2-dimensional computer-aided design can be used to design accurately for manufacture.
- Laser cutting is a form of computer-aided manufacture.
- 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.
Teacher tip
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.
Equipment
Access to IT equipment, 2D CAD software and laser cutter.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is SCAMPER?
Q2.This is the Juicy Salif by Philippe Starck. What is it an example of?
Q3.What is AI?
Q4.If something is drawn 10 times smaller than it is, what scale would it be?
Q5.What are papers and boards measured in?
Q6.What does an orthographic projection represent?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is does CAM stand for?
Q2.What type of CAM is pictured?
Q3.What is the process of building objects by stacking and bonding multiple layers of material?
Q4.Put this process into the correct order.
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