Microlaze, a system for automated laser micromachining, is the
main tool used to construct the kit of parts. Based on a G-code
file translated from a DXF file, this system can cut or score a
variety of materials. Details of how it is used to make the
parts can be found in the construction kit part recipes section.
fixture is the addtional tool needed (besides the Microlaze
system mentioned above) to fabricate the hollow, triangular
cross section, stainless steel beam kit components. is the tool
at the heart of the automation process. It is used to perform
the automated or semi-automated dexterous manipulation of the
construction kit parts into their final 2D configuration.
Hardware Manual for Constructing the Ortho-tweezers