Ironbridge
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Published on July 18, 2011
Description
This is a model of the world famous iron bridge in aptly named town of Ironbridge in Shropshire, UK.
The bridge was opened in 1781 and was the first bridge made of iron. More details can be found here en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Iron_Bridge
The model is to no particular scale - just an approximation so that it would look right made out of 3mm thick material
The bridge was opened in 1781 and was the first bridge made of iron. More details can be found here en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Iron_Bridge
The model is to no particular scale - just an approximation so that it would look right made out of 3mm thick material
Instructions
The Coreldraw (version12) file contains all the parts necesary for the complete model. Alternatively the .dxf files can be used.
The model is designed to be made from 3mm thick material- MDF or ply for economy but it would look fantastic in clear 3mm acrylic.
The files are designed for use with a Versalaser 3.5 but other machines can be used.
Red lines- vector cut
Blue lines- vector marking/engraving
Black lines/text- not necesary (they are just notes), these can be deleted before cutting.
Hint.... check the power settings on your lasercutter before cutting out all the parts... If the laser does not cut right through (especially on the railings) you will have to spend a loooong time picking out the scrap material... but if the power is too high you risk burning away some of the fine details.
Note that I have made no allowances for the width of the laser... parts seem to fit snugly but you may need to do a bit of adjustment with abrasives (glasspaper, silicone carbide paper etc) and maybe a bit of carefully applied glue.
Update... I have added four .dtd files... these are for Techsoft 2D Design (version2), this is CAD software commonly used in UK schools. Colours are retained for cutting with a versalaser (red- cut, blue - vector marking, black - engrave)
The model is designed to be made from 3mm thick material- MDF or ply for economy but it would look fantastic in clear 3mm acrylic.
The files are designed for use with a Versalaser 3.5 but other machines can be used.
Red lines- vector cut
Blue lines- vector marking/engraving
Black lines/text- not necesary (they are just notes), these can be deleted before cutting.
Hint.... check the power settings on your lasercutter before cutting out all the parts... If the laser does not cut right through (especially on the railings) you will have to spend a loooong time picking out the scrap material... but if the power is too high you risk burning away some of the fine details.
Note that I have made no allowances for the width of the laser... parts seem to fit snugly but you may need to do a bit of adjustment with abrasives (glasspaper, silicone carbide paper etc) and maybe a bit of carefully applied glue.
Update... I have added four .dtd files... these are for Techsoft 2D Design (version2), this is CAD software commonly used in UK schools. Colours are retained for cutting with a versalaser (red- cut, blue - vector marking, black - engrave)
License
Ironbridge by davewhite60 is licensed under the Attribution - Share Alike - Creative Commons license.
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Hi, nice design!
I've more or less only got access to 2D design (version 2) and can normally import DXF files no problem. However sometimes they won't show any lines; I'm not sure if it's because of layers perhaps. I seem to be having the same with these DXF files, although I seem to be able to see the red lines... I wonder if it'd be possible to save the design with one colour, or in some other way?