Virtual 3D Idea Now Actual 3D Object
charlie belden
I've created a virtual multi axis piece in Google's free SketchUp app, saved a file of it in the .STL format the Da Vinci Jr 3D printer can read and use, and printed the piece in PLA (bio degradable plastic). Also included "tubes" through which dowels can be placed to show the two axes used to "turn" the piece. I'm now printing the two forms, which when overlapped, will produce the piece shown.
For those unfamiliar with multi axis turning, in the Red and Blue example, the profile for the Blue Face is two full coves, one above the other. The profile for the Red Face is a half cove, a full cove and another half cove - basically offsetting the Red profile up a half cove. The "thiiner at the top, wider at the bottom" is a result of tilting the two axes relative to each other - closer together at the bottom than at the top.
Comments, questions and/or suggestions welcomed.
CORRECTED COLOR CODED AXES!!!!!
