Contouring
Overview

In this tutorial, you will learn how to contour your 3D model so that it can be producible as stackable slices.
You will generate the slices for laser cutting.

Import Geometry

Draw or import your geometry into the Rhino workspace. Switch to Front View.

Contour

Use the command Contour and select your object. Draw a vertical line starting just below the geometry and press Enter. Now define the distance in between contour lines, which should be equal to the material thickness you are going to use for laser cutting.

Instructions
Manuel Kretzer

Duration
15 min

Level
Basic

Category

Rhino3D

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Shear

Remaining in Front View and while having contour lines still selected type the command Shear. Again draw a vertical line next to your geometry.

While the Shear command is still active switch back to all four windows and zoom out of Front and Top View. In the Front View window move your mouse to the right until in Top View the layers don’t overlap any more. Turn off Osnap if necessary.

Project

Switch to Top View and use the command ProjectToCplane. Choose ‘Delete input objects? Yes’. Arrange all lines so they can be sent to a laser cutter. In case certain lines need to be deleted the shapes might have to be ungrouped (Ungroup) first. Labels can be added by using the command TextObject (Curves, Allow Single Stroke Fonts). Single stroke fonts allow for faster manufacture. Here are some fonts that work well for engraving: http://wiki.mcneel.com/rhino/engravingfonts

Instructions
Manuel Kretzer

Duration
15 min

Level
Basic

Category

Rhino3D

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