A 2D digital model can be used in digital fabrication in the following ways:
1. Laser Cutting: The 2D digital model can be used to create a laser cutting design. The 2D image is translated into a vector format and then used as a blueprint for the laser cutter to cut out the design from a material.
2. CNC Routing: The 2D digital model can also be used for CNC routing, which is a process used to cut and shape materials. The model is used to program the CNC router to follow the exact dimensions and shapes needed to create the final product.
3. 3D Printing: A 2D digital model can be used as a starting point to create a 3D printed model. By extruding the 2D model into a 3D shape, a 3D printer can then print out the object in layers.
4. Vinyl Cutting: A 2D digital model can be used to create a vinyl cutting design. The 2D image is translated into a vector format and then used as a blueprint for the vinyl cutter to cut out the design from a vinyl sheet.
Overall, a 2D digital model is an essential starting point for many digital fabrication processes and can be used to create a wide range of products and objects.
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