Designing for Laser Cutting - Lessons from 10 Years of Boxes.py

Explore the intricacies of laser cutting design in this 58-minute conference talk from IGER 2023. Delve into the challenges and solutions of creating 3D objects from flat parts using laser cutters, drawing from a decade of experience with Boxes.py. Learn about common design challenges and their solutions, focusing primarily on plywood but applicable to other materials. Discover key concepts such as finger joints, flex cuts, flat dovetail joints, gears, integral springs, and flexures. Gain insights into wood and plywood as building materials, and understand general design principles like strength and stiffness. Apply these lessons to enhance your own laser cutting creations and expand your knowledge of this precise and efficient fabrication method.