14. Composites

CAM

Getting parts ready for CAM process.

Milling simulation

Like alaready shown in assignement 12 we can visulaize in Fusion 360 the milling process and the relevant ste of steps

Part facing to prepare the raw stock for further machining

The set simulation alternates Pocket toolpath (machining closed curves) and Contouring (leaving tabs that keep the parts attached to the stock) for each box section.

Milling

Fitting the three boxes together

Wrapping

Preparing the resin and the wrapping materials

Testing the vaccum bag for compression.

Wrapping the box with materials and resin

The box is ready to cure

Unwrapping

The freezer box turned out beautifully and really strurdy with the expected glassy, waterproof finish

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