Welcome to my documentation archive for MAK 199 (CRN 24595) at Istanbul Technical University (İTÜ).
Rather than treating these weekly laboratory sessions as routine academic hurdles, I've opened this repository to document a rapid-prototyping journey. In this class, I've had the chance to experiment with a diverse stack of design and engineering tools—moving between AutoCAD, FreeCAD, Fusion 360, SolidWorks, OnShape, Blender, and Meshmixer to explore, refine, and physically manufacture complex mechanical geometries.
My core workflows revolve around:
- 📐 Parametric CAD Modeling: Developing precise, constraint-driven digital twins using OnShape and SolidWorks.
- ⬢ Mesh Processing: Utilizing Blender and Meshmixer to repair scanned meshes, calculate volumetric dimensions, and execute creative geometry manipulation.
- 🖨️ Additive Manufacturing: Slicing and preparing models under custom limits using FlashPrint—exploring infill topology, layer resolutions, and sacrificial supports.
- 🔍 Physical-to-Digital Integrity: Every physical part I measured or scanned is backed by an active, version-controlled digital twin.
- 🛠️ Open & Adaptable Toolchain: Fluently translating models across CAD, mesh, and slicing software depending on the manufacturing requirements.
- ⚡ Operational Discipline: Each sprint is guided by real engineering constraints (e.g., severe print time limits, strict validation formats, and material conservation).
| Code | Lab Directory | Core Mission & Technical Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lab-01-Metrology-Component-01 |
Caliper Metrology: Translating physical castings into geometric CAD constraints. |
| 02 | Lab-02-Metrology-Component-02 |
Constraint Verification: Handling complex layouts under strict verification criteria. |
| 03 | Lab-03-Metrology-Component-03 |
Industrial Sheets: Generating standardized orthographic projections from digital twins. |
| 04 | Lab-04-Optical-Scanning-Dental |
Point Cloud Processing: Converting unstructured dental scanning clouds into verifiable STL meshes. |
| 05 | Lab-05-Optical-Scanning-Texture |
Color Map Alignment: Managing 36-step rotary scans with HDR (Ataturk Model). |
| 06 | Lab-06-Optical-Scanning-HumanHead |
Optical Capture: Deploying HDR modes to scan highly non-linear, organic head geometries. |
| 07 | Lab-07-Slicing-Parametric-Optimization |
Slicing Mechanics: Mapping layer heights and volumetric infill topologies against print time. |
| 08 | Lab-08-Rapid-Prototyping-Cycle |
Cycle Constraints: Tuning speed, infill, and layer height to execute a physical print under a 15-minute ceiling. |
| 09 | Lab-09-Support-Structure-Design |
Sacrificial Geometry: Evaluating overhang vectors, tree/wall supports, and PVA on a Bugbear model. |
| 10 | Lab-10-Post-Processing-Validation |
Post-Processing: Managing the physical transition from integrated supports to a clean, structural fan. |
| 11 | Lab-11-Infill-Topology-Research |
Internal Lattice Optimization: Evaluating structural efficiency, density patterns, and manufacturing economy. |
- 📄 Verified Engineering Dossiers: Google Drive Hub
🔐 Verification Notice: To ensure data authenticity, all manual sketches carry personal validation signatures, and digital modeling screenshots are paired directly with physical student identification cards.