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Laser Cutting Essentials


Learn how to contour and set out a 3D model for Laser Cutting using Rhino and Grasshopper. You will learn how to create a contoured landscape, lay out a high-rise tower for laser cutting and create a contoured, ribbed model of a pavilion.
Best for:

Designers looking to cut parts faster and with a high degree of accuracy.

Difficulty:
Duration:
2.5 Hours

Learning Objectives


  1. Participants will learn how to contour and set out a 3D model for Laser Cutting using Rhino and Grasshopper
  2. Participants will learn how to create a contoured landscape.
  3. Participants will learn how to lay out a high-rise tower for laser cutting.
  4. Participants will learn how to create a contoured, ribbed model of a pavilion.

Course Modules



Learn how to contour geometry in Rhinoceros.
  • 01 | Introduction
  • 02 | Contour Landscape
  • 03 | Contour Tower
  • 04 | Boolean Difference
  • 05 | Layout for Laser Cutting
Learn how to create a ribbed mode that connects into each other using slits in the geometry.
  • 01 | Contour Pavillion
  • 02 | Boolean Difference Ribs
Learn how to automate the laying out of the curves onto sheets for laser cutting.
  • 01 | Getting initial Rib Orientation
  • 02 | Construction Target Orientation
  • 03 | Orient Ribs in Y Direction
  • 04 | Automated Labelling
  • 05 | Place onto Sheets
  • 06 | Adjustments

Skills and Careers




2D/3D Modelling


Digital Fabrication


Digital Modelling


Laser Cutting

These are some great careers that this course will prepare you for:

3D Modeller, 3d Parametric Design And Visualisation Specialist, Modeller

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Increase your expertise and become a successful professional, check our courses:

Architect designing

You'll design faster and more accuratelly


Our members report on average they save 4.4 hours a week per person on design after taking our training. We also provide time-saving plugins to eliminate manual work.



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We have over $25,434 worth of members discounts on most popular software programs. Also, with the design time savings you can take on more projects without adding new staff.



Online support

You'll be supported


Our ArchiStar expert team and massive ArchiStar community are here to support you. We answer any question you have within 24 hours (normally a lot faster).





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