hyperbolic table experiment

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Recently, a fascinating house of experiments was developed in my country where children accompanied by their parents or students can participate in hands-on experiments. One experiment that caught my eye was the hyperbolic table demonstration where a line intersects a vertical red glass with an intricate hyperbolic cut design. Print Settings Printer Brand: RepRap Printer: Prusa I3 Rafts: No Supports: Yes Resolution: 0.3 mm Infill: 5% - 10% Post-Printing How I Designed This hyperbolic table support table Project: Hyperbolic Table Experiment Objectives: Design and create a 3D printed object in Solidworks. Build complex designs from simple sketches to mathematical functions. Explore the beauty of mathematics in a practical way. You may think that when a straight rod crosses a hyperbolic slot, it will fail to move forward. However, using math, you can establish a relationship between a hyperbolic function and the length of a rod, allowing it to cross the slot on the other side while rotating through its middle. Audiences: Anyone of any age who is familiar with 3D modeling and wants to explore advanced options in Solidworks. Students from high school or college can use this project to learn how to apply mathematical functions in 3D modeling. Preparation Students will need access to computers with Solidworks installed on them. They should already be familiar with design software and know how to design simple objects from references. Step 1: Buy non-printed parts To facilitate the rotation of the rod and secure the table, you will need two bearings (608 model) and two screws (4x20 mm). Step 2: Choose the hyperbolic function The key aspect of this experiment is selecting the function that will create the hyperbolic path. After that, it's up to the student to decide on the width and length of the table and rod. Note that the width of the rod should be slightly less than a few millimeters (usually 2-3 mm) for a smoother crossing through the slot. Step 3: Design Design the parts based on the section "How I designed this" and pay attention to step 5. Step 4: Check design Before printing, it's essential to check the design using Solidworks' moving visualization to ensure that the rod does not intersect with the hyperbolic slot. If it doesn't, you can proceed to the next step; otherwise, the student must adjust either the length of the rod or its angle. Step 5: Printing Before printing, make sure to check the dimensions of the printer table. The best approach is to establish the edges of the hyperbolic table based on the printer table dimensions. Results Each student should gain an understanding of how to use functions in Solidworks and appreciate the fun of mathematics.