Serpentine

CNC-bent sheet aluminum lamp with clamping mechanism for accentuated lighting.

Assembly Instructions

BOM

• Aluminium Sheet Lamp Body: Fabricated
• 3D Printed Part (Pressure-Foot.stl): To be produced using a 3D printer.
• Hardware Components:
  • M8 Rivet Nut
  • M8 Ruthex Nut
  • M8 x 43 Locking Lever

Tools Required

• 3D Printer (for printing the pressure foot)
• Rivet Nut Tool (for installing the M8 rivet nut)
• Soldering Iron (for inserting the M8 Ruthex Nut)

Assembly Steps

1. Preparation of Materials

• Order the lamp body designed as a single bent sheet of aluminum from an online manufacturer.
• 3D print the "pressure-foot.stl" part.

2. Assembly of the Lamp Body

• Insert the M8 rivet nut into the hole in the aluminum sheet. Use a rivet nut tool to securely fasten the nut in place, ensuring it is flush with the surface of the aluminum.

3. Preparation of the 3D Printed Part

• Insert the M8 Ruthex Nut into the designated slot in the 3D printed part using a soldering iron.

4. Final Assembly

• Take the M8 locking lever and insert it through the M8 rivet nut in the aluminum sheet.
• Screw the locking lever into the M8 Ruthex Nut.

Safety Notes

• Ensure all parts are securely fastened to prevent loosening over time.
• The Aluminium part might have sharp edges.

Credits

Design by Leo Mühlfeld