Project 5 is the integration of project 1, 2, 3 and 4. In previous projects, we were using ZundCutter, WaterJet Cutter, CNC Router and Robot Arms to deal with fabrics, plastics, acrylics, foams, woods, metals and MDF boards. Through all the projects, we keep thinking void, solid and space within a spectrum of tools and materials. In the last project, I tried to keep some constant elements such as the basic geometry, the plaster and the scale of a block. However, some variables keep changing through those projects such as the machines we used, the material of frameworks and the strategies of design. Like an experiment, some factors changes and some keep constant and see what happen to the final result. Through different conditions, various void space can be created and the quality of each void space will be demonstrated. By this way, we may observe the power of equipment and material.
Test Model of CurFSpace, T.C. Kurt Hong, Summer 2015
Based on project 2 and project 3, I tried to extract the concept and repeat them in project 5. I keep cutting and aggregating (in project 2) in this project to obtain the unexpected void space and developing the relationship between any two units just like what I did in project 3. Also, I try to maintain the quality when all the lines joined together perfectly.
Previous projects, T.C. Kurt Hong, Summer 2015
Design |
The design is generated from a series operations, cutting, rotating and aggregating. While aggregating, all the lines should be connected well and the seams should be clean. Since cutting is an critical step in my design, so I want the cutting to be precise. Therefore I try to put the cutting into the manufacturing process rather than cutting by hands. Actually, from some perspective, development of digital fabrication is to turn human work into a step while manufacturing. Hence, I tilt the molds after I pour the plaster to create the horizon surface, just like the cutting. The amount of plaster needs to be controlled well and the angle has to be set up accurately while every pouring. After several trail and errors, the cutting is accomplished while pouring.
Tilting simulation, T.C. Kurt Hong, Summer 2015
The foam mold milled by CNC router, T.C. Kurt Hong, Summer 2015
Tilting the molds to obtain a cutting plane, T.C. Kurt Hong, Summer 2015
Test Models |
The test models are from foam frameworks which are milled on CNC router. Since the plaster will penetrate the foam and make de-molding so difficult, I place 4 layers of latex paint on the molds to keep plaster from into the foam. However, the surfaces of the models are still rough, hence I tried to improve the mold to get clean surfaces. In the discussion with classmates, I believe that the quality is from the maturity of fabrication.
Test model of CurFSpace, T.C. Kurt Hong, Summer 2015
CurFSpace No.1, T.C. Kurt Hong, Summer 2015
CurFSpace No.2, T.C. Kurt Hong, Summer 2015
Review |
Besides the improvement of the mold, the void space created is still confined in an object. The next step I imagine is to create more variations of void space.
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