Cut it Out

In my class Rapid Prototyping, we learned all about machines and calculations. In the first unit, we learned about CNC machines. CNC stands for Computer Numerical Control. These are machines that use numbers to cut out intricate designs. We have a few of those in our classroom called Cameo Cutters. These are machines that cut out designs in different materials such as paper, fabric, and vinyl. We also did a lot of review math (review for me, I thought it was very easy). We learned some basic geometry and shapes of quadrilaterals and triangles. We also did some review of graphing and lines on the coordinate plane. We took an FE to mHub, which is a maker studio in Chicago. We got a tour of the facility and talked to various workers and companies that had offices in the facility. We learned about the many machines they had, including CNC machines. We also talked to the founder about his inspirations in the field of engineering. For this project, we were asked to choose an SDG and make 2 mini posters with a title, number, and design. We made one by hand, and one with the Cameo Cutters. We were then asked to graph the design and calculate distances. We also had to compare the 2 experiences together to figure out which method we preferred.

I thought that this project was decently challenging despite its simple sounding directions. I didn't really struggle with this project, and I enjoyed the challenge of working with computers, which I am not very comfortable with. I enjoyed seeing the finished project as always, and I somewhat look forward to the rest of what this class had to offer.