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11 Wood Exercise 2- Lamination 25 Metal Exercise 1- Joints 31 Metal Exercise 2- Welded Form 39 Polymer Exercise 1- Laser Cutter 45 Polymer Exercise 2- Vacuum Former 51 Polymer Exercise 3- Fiberglass Terence Gelo | Sophomore | INDS 2361 | Adam Wells
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Wood Exercise 1:
Joints
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+ Project Objective: Explore different woodworking joints and connections both structurally and aesthetically using only wood and glue.
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Measuring
Cutting
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Fitting
Gluing
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Wood Exercise 2:
Lamination
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+ Project Objective: Implement the manufacturing process of wood lamination to achieve a structurally strong and functional piece.
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vent grommet allows the bottom head to vibrate free of pressure
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snare strainer controls the tension of the snare wires
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+ Manufacturing
Measuring to cut form
Self-made circle-cutting jig for band saw
Cutting circles for form
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Soaking external veneer
Gluing Mold together
Drying external veneer plies
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Mold completed
Veneer cut to size
First ply of veneer, held by tape
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Pre-bending veneer
Scraping veneer and applying cold press glue
Clamping first two plies together
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Clamped, each ply individually, until a thicknes of 9 plies is reached
Drum hoop removed from form to ensure roundness
Vacuum bagging final external ply
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Laser cutting snare badge
Matching up the seams on the final ply
Excess and uneven edges were cut off using the table saw.
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Checked to ensure it is level
Using weight to glue together a router table made specifically for this project
Edges of drum shell routed using router table
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Holes for hardware drilled using jig
Snare badge bent to shape using heat gun and the form for the shell
High-gloss polyurethane applied and buffed
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Metal Exercise 1:
Joints
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+ Project Objective: Demonstrate the ability to implement MIG and TIG welding as a form of joining metal together.
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Cutting
Setting up the MIG welder
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Clamping
Welding
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Metal Exercise 2:
Welded Form
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+ Project Objective: Implement welding, grinding, and metal finishing processes to create a functional incense holder with built in storage for the incense.
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removable rear storage compartment
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through-drilled hole holds incense securely
inset tray catches ashes
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Cutting
Welding
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Grinding
Finishing
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Polymer Exercise 1:
Laser Cutter
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+ Project Objective: Utilize the laser cutter and various secondary processes to create an intricately patterned form of jewelry.
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Designing on Rhino
Adjusting the laser settings
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Cutting the pieces
Using the heat gun to create curve
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Polymer Exercise 2:
Vacuum Former
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+ Project Objective: Demonstrate the ability to effectively create a mold and use the vacuum former to create a bowl.
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Making the mold
Mold completed
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Using the vacuum former
Cutting out the bowls
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Polymer Exercise 3:
Fiberglass
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+ Project Objective: Use fiberglassing techniques followed by finishing techniques in order to create a structurally sound children’s stool.
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sloped edge acts as easel
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Making the bracing for the mold
Mixing the resin
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Layering fiberglass sheets
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