Roadkill: Nesting Laser-Cut Objects for Fast Assembly
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Roadkill converts 3D models into 2D laser cutting layouts that encode assembly order so users assemble parts faster For a 12 person study layouts produced by Roadkill assemble 2.4× faster than traditional engraved number layouts The algorithm builds a disassembly tree to create subassemblies held by break-away tabs, places matching parts adjacent, adds thumbnail previews, exposed finger joint starters, cavity jigs and arrows Roadkill is integrated into kyub and groups about five plates per subassembly on average across 60 models
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