COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN AND COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURE
VINYL CUTTERS - EXAMINATION QUESTION
V. Ryan © 2013-2017
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A local company designs and manufactures a variety of road signs, for
special events. An example of one of their signs is shown below. |
Using sketches and notes clearly show how you would: Design the images and text, Cut and stick images to a sheet of white acrylic/perspex. At each stage, name the equipment or software you would use. Stage 1 has been completed for you. |
Stage 1: Design letters and direction sign using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software |
Stage 2: Cut letters and direction sign using Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) |
Stage 3: Weeding (removing unwanted vinyl) |
Stage 4: Use low tack film/tape is used to lift the vinyl letters and direction sign from the backing film. |
Stage 5: Position the lettering and arrow before removing the low tack film to reveal the final sign |
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