Liang Zhipeng

liang_zp@mit.edu
This week we are making something big.

generally speaking, with board assembly projects Big --> Structural Issue --> Renforcement vs Simplicity

Design a table with board assembly

Goal: Make a Table that DOSEN'T WOBBLE with simple structure (none visible renforcement) out of plywood sheets

Solution: Use radial distribution to make pillars that "invisibly" support each other.

Design Step by Step

1. define the table (pillar) feature with a solid, find a fitting radial arrangement with the thickness of plywood sheet.

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2. Boolean! Plywood sheet AND Table feature.

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3. Using an under board to hold the radial distribution of pillars. Make slots and rivets to join them together.

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4. Same thing on the table top

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5. TADA!

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6. Create individual profile for each piece

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7. Make an IKEA style assembly diagram

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8. Recheck all the details

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Making (WIP, still waiting for the wood)

Goal: CNC the plywood sheets and assemble the table



End of today :)