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Phone Holder

A phone holder was fabricated from plywood using CO2 laser cutting and a digital fabrication workflow to produce interlocking parts and a gear-based angle adjustment mechanism. The project provided hands-on experience with laser cutting fundamentals, including kerf compensation, fit tolerances, and careful assembly to ensure stable phone support and smooth motion.
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Taher Mustafa Mukadam

Project Timeline

Aug 2025 - Sep-2025

HighlightS

  • Used a CO2 laser cutter and RD Works workflow to fabricate precision components with attention to kerf compensation and fit tolerances.
  • Produced a dimensionally accurate assembly that supported a smartphone without instability and enabled angle adjustment using a smooth gear mechanism.
  • Achieved clean cuts and acceptable finish with minimal sanding, with the main assembly challenge being maintaining gear alignment during gluing.

SKILLS

CO2 Laser
Wood Assembly

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PROBLEM STATEMENT

Design, fabricate, and assemble a functional wooden phone holder using CO2 laser cutting and a digital fabrication workflow, producing precision cut components that meet design specifications and fit tolerances. The finished holder must securely support a standard smartphone without tipping and allow stable angle adjustment through an integrated gear mechanism, while demonstrating proper kerf compensation, safe machine operation, and accurate assembly practices.

BILL OF MATERIALS

ItemQtySpecificationNotes
Plywood sheet11/8 in thick plywoodUsed for thin components
Plywood sheet21/4 in thick plywoodUsed for thicker structural components
Adhesive1Super glue gelUsed to secure joints during assembly

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