Physical Modeling: the Convergence oif Cutting-edge Technologies and Miniature Tooling

When Rapid Prototyping and CAD/CAM technologies (including CNC and Laser Cutting) became affordable, ten years ago or so, their reception within model-making circles turned from positive to disappointing because of their incomplete adaptability to the making of architectural objects.Then it was disc...

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Published in:International journal of architectural computing 2006-09, Vol.4 (3), p.118-134
Main Author: Kenzari, Bechir
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:When Rapid Prototyping and CAD/CAM technologies (including CNC and Laser Cutting) became affordable, ten years ago or so, their reception within model-making circles turned from positive to disappointing because of their incomplete adaptability to the making of architectural objects.Then it was discovered, just few years later, that many modeling details can only worked out through the use of specific materials, accessories and miniature tools which neither fall under the CNC, Laser or Rapid Prototyping headings. This new situation has implied, among other things, that the status of the model is to be defined in terms of a convergence of particular technological possibilities. Using two specific models as examples, the present article will debate this convergence, which is now allowing a smooth and fluid interaction between several model-making techniques.The tendency of model-making to move closer to the real act of building will also be highlighted.
ISSN:1478-0771