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Microlaze, a system for automated laser micromachining, is the main tool used to construct the kit of parts. Based on a G-code file translated from a DXF file, this system can cut or score a variety of materials. Details of how it is used to make the parts can be found in the construction kit part recipes section. |
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This folding
fixture is the addtional tool needed (besides the Microlaze system
mentioned above) to fabricate the hollow, triangular cross section,
stainless steel beam kit components. |
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The Ortho-tweezers
is the tool at the heart of the automation process. It is used to
perform the automated or semi-automated dexterous manipulation of the
construction kit parts into their final 2D configuration. Hardware Manual for Constructing the Ortho-tweezers |
