Dockry,John
Investigation 2
In the second investigation, we will explore the planar fabrication strategy categorized as interlocking assemblies.Interlocking assemblies commonly have to key aspects: 1. They have a spanning system or system of ribs; 2. They have a notching logic that allows the spans to fit together. Interlocking assemblies by virtue of this tectonic logic lend themselves to applications in product, furniture, and architectural design. In contrast to contouring, interlocking assemblies have a long tradition in architectural and product design and have been used extensively in prefab applications. In this project we will explore some of this potential through the production of a screen partition which employes a rib and notch logic to create spatial niches, mediate view through the screen, and produce structural stability.
In the third investigation, we will explore the planar fabrication strategy dealing with tessellation systems.Tessellated systems offer another strategy in the fabrication of curved or complex surfaces out of sheet material. There is typically three major parts of the fabrication process involving tessellated systems: 1. A surface is tiled or tessellated; 2. That surface is then unfolded, or unrolled, to be flat so that it can then be cutout of a sheet material using a laser or plasma cutter; 3. An assembly diagram is created and used as an aid to assemble the surface.
In the fourth investigation, we will explore the additive fabrication possibilities of 3D printing. Specifically we will work with a ZCorp Spectrum Z510 3D printer. This printer creates 3D physical prototypes by solidifying layers of deposited powder using a liquid binder. In contrast to technologies that fuse ABS plastic, the objects produced from this process will be a bit fragile and will have to adhere to some minimum sizing requirements mentioned on the final page of this handout.
Investigation 5
Digital fabrication technologies are changing the way products are designed, sold, and distributed – moving us from an era of one size fits all to one of user generated design. Emerging businesses like Ponoko and Shapeways are advancing this user generated model by allowing users to post and sell product design files online.In this new business model consumers first pick from the posted designs, then pay a fee (for materials,shipping, and for the design), the design is then fabricated using cnc driven processes, and then finally shipped for assembly by the consumer. This new model of sales and production boasts less material waste,no extra inventory, no large expenditures on research and development of products, and a huge database of ever increasing designs.
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