Tools and Production Methods Research
Vacuum Forming
Digital printing
CAD
CAM
Scroll saw
Embossing/Debossing
Craft knife
Hot foiling
Computer Aided Design Used to create unique images or text on a computer.
Used to cut threw board in curved shapes accurately.
Used to mold clear plastic into different shapes.
Can be used to make an image or text shiny.
Camm 1 for cuts and scores board and vinyl, makes 2D nets (development) for 3d products.
Laser Cutter cuts various materials, acrylic, board, it's ideal for batch production, very accurate, very quick and good quality results.
Used to create a outwards or inwards effect of an image or text.
Used for printing images off in colour.
Can be used to cut accurately through paper and board as they have very sharp and thin blades.
They have retractable blades for safety when not in use. Also the ones we have, have snap off blades so that you don't need to sharpen them.
You get images or designs on CAD and you are able to print it off to use on your product.
To create a texture to the product and to make it a bit more appealing as well.
Computer Aided Manufacture
Used to cut out CAD work.
It is used for large sheets of paper and board.
So you can have a see through slot in your packaging.
It makes the products a little more appealing.
2D design for 2D views of products, working drawings, typefaces,editing, printing and modifying.
Google Sketch up for 3D views, virtual views, prototypes, drafts, looking at space and proportions.