Slice-It

Overview

Slice-It is a SolidWorks add-in that I independently created during my internship at Dassault Systemès. It takes a solid 3D part and generates 2D slices that when laser-cut or vinyl-cut can be assembled to create a full 3D model. Users can set slice type, count, thickness, as well as the option to include labels. Once slices are created, the user can drag and rotate slices to customize the final product before printing and assembling.

Responsibilities

• Independently developed 3D CAD add-in for SolidWorks in C# using the SolidWorks COM API that takes cross sections of a part and generates slices that can be laser cut and assembled into a physical piece
• Formulated algorithms for backend calculations and slice generation with extensive implementation of matrices
• Specialized in SolidWorks and FabLab machines such as laser cutters and vinyl cutters to manufacture slices
• Created end-of-project demonstration video for upper management to persuade an eventual future release