Utilizing CNC Router Machine to Construct a Prototype Incorporation Principles of Solid-based Rapid Prototyping Process and Interlocking Brick Design

Abstract

Integrating user-friendly concepts into product design fosters innovation, addressing design thinking gaps and minimizing the risk of overinvestment in trial-and-error prototypes. Driven by a “technology-push platform,” manufacturers often prioritize product identity over universal design. However, a shift towards standardization promotes user autonomy and reduces costs. This approach empowers future generations to develop or enhance products efficiently through a do-it-yourself (DIY) approach. Upholding environmentally conscious manufacturing, strategic waste reintegration aligns with environmental goals and reduces costs. In CNC Router operations, repurposing unused material promotes sustainable practices. The main objective of the proposed research is to revolutionize rapid prototyping through the innovative use of interlocking brick design, addressing traditional prototyping challenges. This method eliminates the need for adhesives, simplifying assembly and enhancing structural integrity. The proposed research explores solid-based rapid prototyping and interlocking bricks, utilizing a CNC router. Designers optimize bricks through CAD and FEA analysis, facilitating rapid, adhesive-free prototyping. Emphasis on FEA analysis of mechanical properties, 3D slicing, tool selection, and material choice ensures the creation of functional prototypes. Key parameters, including FEA analysis of mechanical properties, slicing the 3D virtual model into layers matching the brick's thickness, appropriate tool selection, and material choice, are critical in achieving the desired outcomes. This comprehensive strategy aligns with a waste-to-wealth concept, illustrating the seamless integration of sustainable practices into innovative manufacturing processes, revolutionizing contemporary design and production. By adopting this approach, manufacturers can streamline production processes, reduce material waste, and enhance product adaptability, ultimately promoting user autonomy and cost reduction.