{"id":4354,"date":"2015-08-06T11:05:15","date_gmt":"2015-08-06T15:05:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/waynec3\/?p=4354"},"modified":"2015-08-06T11:05:15","modified_gmt":"2015-08-06T15:05:15","slug":"camera-covers-engraving-glasses-and-wearable-glasses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/waynec3\/2015\/08\/06\/camera-covers-engraving-glasses-and-wearable-glasses\/","title":{"rendered":"Camera covers, engraving glasses, and wearable glasses"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hello everyone,<\/p>\n

We have a lot to do in the 3D Lab to prepare for the Fall semester of activities and classes.\u00a0 In the works are designing a brochure and business cards to promote the makerspace when interacting with the public, creating maintenance schedules for the various equipment, and the installation of two new forthcoming 3D printers funded by the Wayne County Community Foundation.\u00a0 Anthony, our summer student assistant, has been wonderful by helping community members and working on lab projects.<\/p>\n

One of our community members is an avid photographer, designing improvements to his cameras and other optical devices in CAD, then reproducing parts on our high resolution resin 3D printer.\u00a0 His latest design is replacement lens cap.\u00a0 The original is made from rubber, though the strap was damaged.\u00a0 The replacement cap was printed using special \u201cflexible resin\u201d.\u00a0 While the printer produced an accurate part, the resin was not flexible enough for repeated bendings.\u00a0 We hope to try the lens cap on our new \u201cTaz 5\u201d 3D printers that support truly flexible rubber later this summer.\u00a0 It was an excellent first attempt, though!<\/p>\n

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Removing the lens cover from the printer build plate<\/p>\n

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A nearly perfect replica using AutoDesk\u2019s 123D Make program (free CAD software)<\/p>\n

Yesterday, community members from the Orrville Area Boys and Girls Club arrived to learn vector art software and use the laser engraver.\u00a0 The goal involved engraving inexpensive drinking glasses provided by their club, courtesy of Kevin Platz.\u00a0 We taught the youngsters how to download images then manipulate them with Corel DRAW, create text and add special effects, then send these designs to the engraver.\u00a0 The Romich Foundation furnished a special rotary device that slowly spins the glass while engraving, allowing designs to be engraved around the entire glass.\u00a0 The kids had a lot of fun and created something truly unique in the process!<\/p>\n

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Glass sitting on rotary attachment, being engraved<\/p>\n

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Removing glass with both hands.\u00a0 \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

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Everyone proud of their accomplishments<\/p>\n

Speaking of the resin printer, we are experimenting with various methods of using it. \u00a0There are limited styles of resin fluid available, namely black, white, gray, and clear.\u00a0 With the printer\u2019s high level of detail, a community member wants to create eyeglass frames for his daughter using clear resin mixed with a third-party colored pigment.\u00a0 We are certainly willing to give it a try.\u00a0 The below glasses were printed with a traditional 3D printer; we are excited to see how the resin printer will handle the job.\u00a0 Stay tuned!<\/p>\n

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We are very thankful that P. Graham Dunn furnishes materials for students and community members while learning to use the laser engraver.\u00a0 The material has been a source of much excitement and creativity, a good way to get people interested in the 3D Lab and subsequently other equipment therein.\u00a0 One community member created this beautiful plaque, her first experience with the engraver.\u00a0 Thanks, P. Graham!<\/p>\n

Stay tuned for more activities in the 3D Lab next week!<\/p>\n

\"3d-printing-news\"<\/a><\/p>\n

3D printers are now making pills!\u00a0 See how they can be made cheaper, on-demand, and exactly with the correct dosage.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/technology-33772692<\/a><\/p>\n

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Can\u2019t tell if that galllon of milk is near spoiling?\u00a0 3D printed bottle caps can tell you ahead of time:<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.engadget.com\/2015\/07\/22\/3d-printed-bottle-caps-will-let-you-know-if-your-milk-goes-bad<\/a><\/p>\n

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Until next week,<\/p>\n

Tom<\/p>\n

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