Glass rotor: a poem of transparent acrylic aerial machinery design project

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Drawing Description

1、 Overview of the work

This work is a helicopter shaped decorative ornament made of transparent acrylic material, based on a common general-purpose helicopter. It is presented through laser cutting and assembly technology, combining the structural beauty of industrial machinery with the lightweight texture of transparent materials. It can be used as a desktop decoration and spatial display item.

2、 Design concept

Breaking away from traditional metals with the core of deconstructing mechanical forms through 'transparency'/The heaviness of the plastic model is weakened by the transparency of acrylic, which weakens the mechanical "industrial hardness" while retaining the iconic structure of the helicopter (rotor, cabin, tail rotor), transforming "mechanical function" into "visual aesthetics" and achieving a balance between "industrial form and lightweight texture".

3、 Inspiration source

1. Simplification of the Form of Realistic Machinery: Derived from the Classic Structure of General purpose Helicopters, Extracting the 'Rotor'-cabin-The core contour of the "tail rotor" removes complex details and restores the mechanical recognition with minimalist lines;

2. The interaction between material and light and shadow: Inspired by the "light and shadow penetration" of glass sculptures, acrylic material is chosen to create layered light and shadow when light passes through the work, giving static ornaments dynamic visual changes.

4. Innovation Points

1. Design innovation: With a minimalist approach of "removing color and retaining structure", the mechanical shape is presented using a single transparent material, which not only retains the recognition of the helicopter, but also gives it a "light artistic sense" through transparency, distinguishing it from the realistic style of traditional models;

2. Structural innovation: adopting 'flat cutting'+The method of "three-dimensional assembly" disassembles the three-dimensional structure of the helicopter into acrylic sheet components, and completes the shape through slot type splicing, balancing the convenience of production and structural stability;

3. Visual Function Innovation: By utilizing the translucency of acrylic, the artwork can adapt to different lighting environments (such as desktop desk lamps and window spotlights). When light and shadow penetrate, a "mechanical contour projection" is formed on the background, allowing the ornament to have a dual visual function of "display decoration" and "light and shadow installation".

drawing documents

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cutting acrylic Horizontal unidirectional 80 5 1

Preparation of documents and materials

1. Open the laser processing software, import the vector drawing of the acrylic helicopter, and verify that the drawing dimensions are compatible with the acrylic sheet to be processed;


2. Check the closure of the cutting path on the drawing and confirm that there are no breakpoints in the contours of components such as the rotor and cabin;


3. After cleaning the transparent acrylic sheet, fix it on the workbench of the laser cutting machine and adjust the focal length of the laser head to the surface of the sheet.


Laser cutting components

1. Set parameters in laser processing software: select the "cutting" process and set the power to80%-100%(25WLaser), speed5-8mm/sProcessing times1Secondly;


2. Start the laser cutting machine and wait for the equipment to complete the cutting of all components (body, rotor, tail rotor, support structure);


3. After cutting, remove the acrylic component and clean the small burrs on the edges with a utility knife.


Component splicing and assembly

1. Identify the corresponding positions of each component: use the main body of the aircraft as the base, find the slot interfaces of the rotor bracket and tail rotor;


2. First insert the rotor bracket, then clip the rotor components into the slot at the top of the bracket to ensure that the rotor can rotate slightly;


3. Insert the tail rotor components into the reserved slots at the rear of the fuselage and adjust the angles of each component until the structure is stable.


Finished product processing and display

1. Dip a dust-free cloth in a small amount of alcohol and wipe off fingerprints and dust on the surface of acrylic components to maintain a transparent texture;


2. Check the firmness of each joint. If the slot is loose, apply a small amount of acrylic special adhesive for reinforcement (to avoid overflow);


3. Place the finished product on the desktop or display rack, and use lighting to present a light and shadow penetration effect.


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