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Experiment to Control Laser Cutter Depth

I designed a statistical experiment with laser cutter settings to determine how to control cut-depth in polypropylene. Pictured below are some test specimens, my measurement setup, and a piece of developable origami produced in 1/16" and 1/8" polypropylene using the results of the test.
Experiment to Control Laser Cutter Depth
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Experiment to Control Laser Cutter Depth

Using a laser cutter to create groove joint folds in polypropylene sheet.

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