Practice Cactus
This was a Solidworks design exercise for my first tab-in-slot laser cut metal part. I also needed practice laying MIG wire, and it works fabulously for that too.
This design has proven useful for understanding the design considerations and tolerances of laser cut metal, for creating effective tack welds, and for practicing laying a lot of wire. Stay tuned for version 2 featuring open corner welding, bending (& tolerances) and self fixturing design!