The use of low-cost 3D printing technology to develop fabrication tools for clay profile extrusion

Jorgensen, Tavs

Abstract

This paper reports on interim results from ongoing research which investigate how low-cost 3D printing technologies can assist innovation with the clay extrusion process.
The project explores the possibility of using standard plastic filament 3D printers to create key functional tools for the extrusion process, in particular the fabrication of the profiles (dies) that performs the actually shaping of the clay in this fabrication method. The use of plastic filament printers for this application is to date largely unexplored, but holds great protentional as a central aspect in establishing low cost and rapid workflows for translating Computer Aided Designs into finished ceramic parts.
The project is funded by UK Research and Innovation with leading global companies as collaborating partners.

• Presentation Conference Type: Poster
• Conference Name: Print for Fabrication
• Start Date: Aug 19, 2020
• End Date: Oct 20, 2020
• Deposit Date: Aug 18, 2020
• Keywords: Digital Fabrication, 3D Printing, Ceramic Extrusion
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/6555525