REFRACTION METHOD

Using traditional workshop production skills including timber lathe wood turning techniques, milling, metal lathe and finishing machines. I was also able to engage in rapid-prototyping computer-mediated, 3D printing production processes. The Brass glass clamp was designed in Rhinoceros 6 and 3D printed In the United States of America as they are currently one of the few places that have the ability to 3D print brass. The prototyping process however did not stall due to the ability to print the components within the university workshop using ABS plastics for testing. It was necessary for the success of my piece to make several jigs to assist in the accuracy within the design process. The 3D printing process allowed us to print a locating tool so that the turned brass legs located at a 30 degree angle to the turned timber leg whilst keeping the table surface parallel.