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Finger joints (by Laurence Rochfort)
Hi all,
I use solvespace to make laser cut items and now need to make several electronics enclosures.
I need to make finger joints along certain edges of the box.
Do you have any suggestions for the best way to do that?
Many thanks
I use solvespace to make laser cut items and now need to make several electronics enclosures.
I need to make finger joints along certain edges of the box.
Do you have any suggestions for the best way to do that?
Many thanks
(no subject) (by Andrew)
If you can generate your G code from an STL, then using step translate gives a quick way of generating cutout between fingers along and edge.
(no subject) (by Laurence Rochfort)
Could you give me a little more information or some links to get me started, please?
(no subject) (by Eric Buijs)
Before I even open Solvespace I make a drawing of my enclosure on paper. I use a calculator such as this one (http://www.chipsfly.com/design/fingerjoint.html) to calculate the dimensions and the number of the fingers. In addition I get the idea what my board will look like. In Solvespace I generally make the one sketch for each board using the information of the previous step. Next I'll make sure that everything fits using Solvespace assembly features. I made a simple YouTube video on assembly (https://www.youtube.com/watch?...pA0jrGRzoM7NlNOl5s&index=5). Finally I'll export to dxf. NOTE: I did experience problems with circles in Solvespace generated dxf files but this may also be due to the specific laser cutter software that I used. Good luck.
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