Week.07 Computer-controlled Machine
Target and References
After a long discussion, I decided to realize a foosball table from an inspiration of an old foosball table at the D9 pub located near the school.
First of all it is necessary to scan the real model and find some reference on line.
This is the 3D scan made with a structure sence. I used a 3d model as first reference.
This is the reference I liked more and appointed to be the model for the style of the design.
3D model
I started designing a table 3D model from the design reference and the 3d scan. I also found in internet some technical data about the standard regular dimension.
Here it is some screenshots about the project and some structure parts
3d view and line costructions
internal frame
bottom cover - internal view
slide ball structure - internal view
slide ball structure - internal view
press fit joint - port side
3D Model Source Files Footballino.3dm
Milling
The 2D drawings are ready to be milled. I am waiting for the delivery of some mechanical parts that I could not accomplish in DIY.
Source File for milling machines Panel_01.dxf Panel_02.dxf Panel_01.crv Panel_02.crv
Milling Machines Parameters cut depth 50% of the pannel thickness (here 7,5 mm OSB for pannel 15 mm)
Laser Cutting
For the lower part of the table I decided to design and laser cut a cover by a bending pattern. The surface is 1,5 square meter 3mm thick of playwood: let's laser!
Source File for Laser Cutter Bottom Cover.dxf
Laser Cutter Parameters Speed 10% Power 100%
Polishing the surface before engraving the field lines.
Laser Engraver Parameters Speed 20% Power 55%
Assembly
Press Fit Joint... It need to be pressed with all the kindness you have!
Tolerance Press fit female: 0,5 mm offset
The assembly phase is very important (and a bit stressfull). Care must be taken of the correct sequence of steps. First the bolts, washers, wood frame, and then again the washer and finally the bolt.
The Heroes Picture!
For further details visitFinal Project page