3-D Manufacturing 2 -- Paper Template Problem

3-d Manufacturing Description

Students will learn how 3-d objects are made, molded and cast by hand and manufactured. Students will Utilize software to make 3-d objects on the computer. Use a 3-D printer to manufacture those objects. Everything from artistic sculptures to mechanical parts will be made.

Outcomes:
  • Students will develop problem-solving skills
  • Students will develop their own 3-d objects and make clay prototypes
  • Students will make single and multi-piece molds of their clay objects
  • Students will cast their objects in resin or other materials
  • Students will use an injection mold machine
  • Students will make their own molds for the injection mold machine
  • Students will be introduced to industry-standard 3-d software and vocabulary
  • Students will understand elements of planning and design
  • Students will develop mechanical and artistic 3-d pieces on the computer
  • Students will utilize a 3-d printer to turn their computer files into real-life objects.
  • Students will make multi-piece prints that fit together for final assembly

    • Students are given the a 3-d problem to solve. Sometimes they are to make a prop for Prom, sometimes a part for a play, etc.

    Students are to make a mock up of the object using tag board pieces. For instance, if a star is needed for prom, students will need to figure out how to make a 3-d star with tagboard pieces so that when put together they form the desired 3-d shape.

    The next assignment will be to produce that object on a life-size scale using materials provided.



    Below are the flat shapes used to produce the 3-d star shown above. Note the geometry of the bottom point doesn't quite work.

    Evaluation:
    3 points -- Consistent size of similar parts
    4 points -- fit of each part to the next (minimal gaps, undesired overlaps, etc.)
    3 points -- Assembled nicely to form the 3-d object.
    10 points total