Acrylic Frame Project (AFP)

Saraigenesis Carbajal
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Step 1: Define the Problem
Client: Mr. Mcging
Target Consumer:
Define the Problem: create an MDF frame with the correct measurements and create a image to engrave into a
acrylic piece.
Constraints:

1. 1 piece of 3.4in by 3.4in of acrylic

2. Parts must assemble without any adhesive
3. Acrylic design Must be appropriate
4. MDF frame must meet the specifications provided on the technical drawing
5. The tooling process will be a .125” end mill
6. Frame made from MDF( Medium Density Fiberboard)
Step 2: Generate Ideas
Step 2: Generate Ideas
 Step 2: Generate Ideas

I chose the design on the right. I chose this design because I'd
like to challenge myself a bit, plus i really like the images.
Step 3: Develop A Solution
Step 3: Develop A Solution
 Step 3: Develop A Solution

● Yes the design came out

as I had envisioned it.
● I would make my name
more larger and more
towards the end of the
acrylic so that the MDF
legs would cover it up.
● Though the first time
(left acrylic piece) we
engraved my design on
the acrylic my name
wasn’t cut out.
Step 4: Construct and a Prototype
Inventor HSM Toolpath:
Step 4: Construct and a Prototype
Step 5: Reflect
1. How does the manufacturing process impact design
(i.e. tooling, tolerance, design, materials, etc.)?
2. How does your final product compare to your final
design (sketch)?
3. Inventor is a tool to bring designs to life (3D print,
laser engrave, cut out). Why is it important to have a
complete design on paper before starting Inventor
rather than “designing in Inventor?”
4. When using the ShopBot and Laser Engraver, you
had to create a specific file type so that your parts
could be cut and engraved. From this process, where
do you still have questions or trouble understanding?
What could reviewed in class so that you are better
prepared for the next project.
5. What do you still not fully understand or have
trouble with in Inventor
1. The manufacturing process impacted the design because there were
obviously some constraints and then there was specific type of tool
we had to use. As well as the different types of cutting feed rates and
spindle feeds.
2. Well it was what I had envisioned i just either added a little more or i
took somethings out.
3. Well because if you don't have a design you don't know what to
create nor do you know do you have the dimensions. Puls you have
nothing to base yourself off of.
4. Ummm… no not really my questions were already answered in the
process. And I figured it out.
5. Why does inventor sometimes change the dimensions that you have
originally like when we placed our pieces on the A-sized template
and started to annotate it? The dimensions would be different than the
once on the actual piece (part).
Step 5: Self Assess
Rating
Essential Skill (2-4)

Essential Skill #1 - Design Process

Students will apply the engineering design process to meet criteria and within given constraints while reflecting on
the impact of the engineering solution and the steps taken.

Essential Skill #4 - Advanced 3D Modeling (Inventor - .ipt)

Students are able to use Autodesk Inventor to create a 3D model of a part from a sketch or technical drawing.
Students can use multiple 3D modeling features (e.g. extrude, revolve, sweep, loft, cut, etc) to create a part. Parts
are modeled accurately following given dimensions.

Essential Skill #5 - Inventor Assemblies (.iam)

Given a set of Inventor parts (.ipts) students are able to apply constraints to create a complete assembly that limits
the specific degrees of freedom. Students will select the appropriate constraints for given parts and mating
processes (e.g. mate, flush, insert, angle, etc). From an assembly, students will be able to create an exploded view
with animation features.

Essential Skill #6 - Inventor Technical Drawing Creation (.idw)

Students will be able to place correct views on a properly sized drawing sheet. Parts will be scaled to show
necessary detail and features. Dimension are properly placed as needed; parts are not over dimensioned. A
technical drawing sets is compiled to include, but not limited to, multi-views, isometric, exploded views, parts list,
balloons, cover page and titles blocks.