After exporting from Meshmixer, the model is almost really to be laser cut! Just before it you will have to choose the assemble method of your model, each method has its strength and weakness, so carefully consider which method suits your model the best. You can choose from 4 methods (for this course) as listed below.
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| Radial Slices |
This was my initial choice. However, I realized that this method does not resemble the curved shape of the head of the vacuum, so I did not use it.
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| Interlocked Slices |
This one is a better choice than the radial slices as it shows a more accurate curved shape of the head, but it still does not show the streamline feature that goes through the whole body of the vacuum. I did not use this method as the streamline feature of the vacuum is the most interesting part of the design, which I really want to model on the sheet metal skin later.
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| Curved Slices |
This looks like a French Bread...
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| Stacked Slices |
This is my final choice, as it resembles very fine and detailed curves of the vacuum, notice the handle of the vacuum. Most importantly, it is capable to show the streamline feature of the vacuum, which will really help me to model the sheet metal later on.
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