Week 2: Introduction of Digital Making & Metal Shaping

Tutor has shown us the introduction of digital making and metal shaping. Russell showed some of the machines and tools in the workshop. - Bandsaw, drill, disc sander, etc.

Also some locations, storage, workshop, and toilet etc.

Laser cutting introduction by another tutor, which using Illustrator to create the route of laser cutting.


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