LAB EQUIPMENT

1- Pensa Labs DIWire

DIWire is a rapid prototype machine that bends metal wire to produce curves or 2D shapes that can be soldered or clipped together to create 3D structures.

APPROVED MATERIALS

Use of material depends upon having the appropriate bend head and feed wheels to accommodate the size. We will be carrying the wires in the Materials Store starting July 2017.

• Steel (stainless, galvanized, nylon-coated)
• Aluminum
• Brass
• Copper
• Cold Bend Plastic

Diameter range varies on the material: limit .0625" or .125"
Maximum dianmeter for steel: 3.5mmMaximum Bend Angle is 135°

TUTORIALS

Manual User Instruction Guide

Hardware
Advertisement for the DIWire with samples of output
Location of an overview video that shows and provides terms for the system.
Bending methods: 2.5D Bending
​Fixing Wire Jams: Jams (jams, loading wire)
Adjusting the heads for the different sized wires (feed wheels & bend heads)
Assembly helpers (accessories that are helpful to assemble your creation)

Software​

Path Mode Overview - https://vimeo.com/228412457
Script Mode Overview - https://vimeo.com/229019857
Material Profile Mode Overview - https://vimeo.com/228992100

Pensa Labs reference guide to wire bending angles: