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3-D Computer-aided Design (CAD) and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) milling : An alternative to traditional ceramics master moulding technology

Thesis (M. Tech. (Design and Studio Art)) -- Central University of Technology, Free State, 2014 / This quantitative research project investigates the utilization of emerging technologies within the arts with a view on establishing an interdisciplinary approach between ceramics and engineering. The traditional manufacturing method of producing master moulds is a time-consuming process for the studio ceramicist. This study explores whether computer-aided design (CAD) and computer numerical control (CNC) milling can accelerate the design and manufacturing process when developing master moulds as an alternative to using traditional methods. It investigates whether SolidWorks® can be applied as a suitable CAD design tool for the creation of ceramic vessel forms in order to reduce the design development time frame. It furthermore investigates whether CNC milling can be used as a viable manufacturing technology for the making of vessel prototypes and master moulds from CAD data, the overall objective being to improve and accelerate the plaster of Paris master mould manufacturing process for the batch production of studio-based ceramic artefacts. Findings from this study indicate that emerging technologies have a lot to offer the artist when it comes to providing new possibilities for the creation of artefacts and that SolidWorks® and CNC milling can be utilized as a viable interdisciplinary manufacturing approach between ceramics and digital manufacturing technologies.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:cut/oai:ir.cut.ac.za:11462/236
Date January 2014
CreatorsDu Plooy, Elsje.
ContributorsKühn, C., Central University of Technology, Free State. Department of Design and Studio Art
PublisherBloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State
Source SetsSouth African National ETD Portal
Languageen_US
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis
Format5 227 934 byte, 1 File, Application/PDF
RightsCentral University of Technology, Free State

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