MEAM.Design - IPD 501 - CARBON/FORM


Carbon/Form

Dates
Tu M13: Assigned

- Project introduction.

Th M15: Manufacturing Begins

- Schedule released.
- Carbon Fiber Layup Demo
- Thermoforming Demo

Tu M27: Carbon/Form Due

- Bring both parts to class at 3:00 PM.

Th M29: Carbon/Form Reflection Due

- Complete the Canvas reflection for Carbon/Form by 2:00PM before class.


Assignment
As a team of 2, complete a layup of one part - a step function or a bessel function. This may require multiple layups of each part. Also, create a thermoformed clamshell food container.

Deliverables
1. A carbon fiber part of either the bessel function or the step function.
2. A fully functional thermoformed clamshell food container.

Guidelines

  • The teaching staff will provide machined aluminum molds for Carbon and Form.
  • Clean up the area after laying up and releasing your part—things can get very messy with layups.
  • You can achieve a shiny gloss finish on your Carbon part by repeatedly sanding and reapplying epoxy, followed by polishing/buffing.
  • Your Form part should be able to open, close, and have some sort of locking mechanism.


Materials
Carbon:

Form:

  • Each team will receive one sheet of 0.020"24"x24" PETG sheet.