Cool CNC-friendly desk lamp design

Pedro Mealha was inspired by those 3D plywood dinosaur kits when he designed this lamp, called rhizome, the armature of which is a great example of the emerging "router aesthetics"

A family crest gift created on CNC router.

For over 13 years, Agee Woodworks has provided woodworking services from thier shop in Ashland, Virginia. The same quality and experience they employ to craft thier custom wood fireplaces is put to use with thier CNC routing services.

Working with wood, nonferrous metals, and plastics, CNC router is able to provide:

Accuracy & detail ,Speed ,Repetitive cuts ,

CNC Router Services work well for:Large production jobs for companies looking for repetitive cuts. OCNC router allows  to program your job and keep it on file.

Small jobs and one offs for clients with custom CNC woodworking projects.

Individual jobs like custom house signs and cabinet routing. Getting Started is Easy : Call  toll free at 877-768-3678 to talk with them about your project. Or you can email  directly at stuart@ageewoodworks.com.

CNC - First Cut

by Mike Galt in www.mickgalt.blogspot.com
I've made the first actual cut with the CNC router, actually cutting this time and not just with a pen.

I took a 2mm cut into pine with a V bit and it went pretty well, I thought play I have in my Y axis rails would produce a poor cut but it turned out ok.
The cut was just one of the demo programs in EMC2.

Elements of Nature at Design

by Ivan Adelson

As this final idea progessed, we became more and more interested in developing a system to emulate a natural biological experience. The design was supposed to incorporate elements of the built environment we all know and love, as well as elements of a natural biological experience beginning to emerge through this built up world. The structure plays the role of the built environment, and the acrylic sheeting emulates an amoeba like form which could be experienced under a microscope. Here are some concept drawings done by Dave and I:

Dave and I were in charge of creating the form. We used Digital Project to help create a more sound and coherent design by setting up parameters to work within, as well as using them to our advantage. The overall design was to be 6feet tall by 8feet wide, with the potential to swing forward and backwards to agitate the IV bags of bioluminescent algae. In order to fabricate the 1/4" acrylic purchased for these sections I got to learn how to use the CNC router, which was very exciting. The University has a fantastic fabrication lab, and I was glad to be able to utilize it for a project of my own. Here are some fabrication images of the acrylic:\

Courtesy::http://ivansmartsurfaces.blogspot.com

CNC MARKER

Extract from www.projectione.com

This is a prototypical process growing out of our previous experiment CNC Pen, combining precision digital tools with loose analog tools. This method has been further developed as a study of the relationship between these tools. The process includes translating a raster image file into vector format, separated into various color levels. These vectors are then turned into surfaces and translated into g-code for the router. In this instance we have used a 3-axis CNC router to drive 12 Copic Ciao markers on museum board. The precision of the machine is offset by the bleed of the marker and the porous nature of the board. Feed rate and Z values relate directly to speed and pressure of the hand. The image chosen is of the Ponte Vecchio bridge in Florence Italy from our time there this summer, specifically for its character and color. The nature of this technique and of the place seemed to align. While a certain level of precision is maintained through this process, the inevitable inconsistencies of markering transform the product into something looser. This close relationship between the digital and analog and the innovative use of these tools grows directly from our design platforms.

The product took over 12 hours of file prep and 16 hours of machine time (with testing), embodying our feelings on efficiency. The result was not created faster than a hand rendering, nor does it appear to be machined. The method allows for a new way of making. Repetition and customization are provided for in the process, as well as a dialogue between digital and hand craft. We are happy with this result and look forward to pursuing the next step. For us this piece represents the very important first step in the process.

In an attempt to begin understanding the marketing of our process and design thinking, we have decided to market and sell this outcome. The hope is that the documentation and representation of process will allow a consumer to understand its making, becoming less concerned on only the outcome. The product gains value through its process of making.

http://www.projectione.com/cnc-marker/