Week 5
May 4, 2018
We have printed all 18 pieces needed for the first PuzNetix set using an Afina 3D printer located in the Innovation Studio here at Drexel. Most of the pieces are ABS while the others are PLA. Some pieces were deformed in the printer, so some reprints will be necessary to perfectly fit the puzzle together. Below is a picture of the cube assembled, before the sanding and painting.
Figure 1: 10x10x10 cm Printed PuzNetix Cube
The work of sanding, painting, and inserting magnets began this week. We used both filing sanders and an electric sander to smooth the surfaces of the pieces and ensure they fit together. Below you can see Helena and David sanding down the puzzle pieces. The cube was assembled and disassembled while sanding, which showed us which pieces were too tight. While some of the pieces may be reprinted, this process gave us a good idea of how the cube can be assembled, and what we may need to change.
To glue the magnets on the pieces, we used an cyanoacrylate adhesive. However, without the accelerator spray, the process of attaching the magnets was very long; we were able to completely finish one piece, which is seen in the picture below.
Figure 4: PuzNetix Piece with Attached Magnets
We have printed all 18 pieces needed for the first PuzNetix set using an Afina 3D printer located in the Innovation Studio here at Drexel. Most of the pieces are ABS while the others are PLA. Some pieces were deformed in the printer, so some reprints will be necessary to perfectly fit the puzzle together. Below is a picture of the cube assembled, before the sanding and painting.
Figure 1: 10x10x10 cm Printed PuzNetix Cube
The work of sanding, painting, and inserting magnets began this week. We used both filing sanders and an electric sander to smooth the surfaces of the pieces and ensure they fit together. Below you can see Helena and David sanding down the puzzle pieces. The cube was assembled and disassembled while sanding, which showed us which pieces were too tight. While some of the pieces may be reprinted, this process gave us a good idea of how the cube can be assembled, and what we may need to change.
Figures 2 & 3: Helena and David are pictured above sanding PuzNetix Pieces
To glue the magnets on the pieces, we used an cyanoacrylate adhesive. However, without the accelerator spray, the process of attaching the magnets was very long; we were able to completely finish one piece, which is seen in the picture below.
Figure 4: PuzNetix Piece with Attached Magnets
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