Sometimes a simple sketch can go straight to production, but more often we use Computer Aided Design (CAD). It is just a tool, not a substitute for good design (or great ideas!), but it is helpful to visualise and evaluate options. Later on we need to create working drawings for subcontractors and our own workshop.

CAD is a part of the process of creating the 3d print files for foundry patterns.

Steel Staircase
Cad for evaluation and producing profiles
Marble and Brass Light
CAD to develop the design, and produce part lists
Steel Table
Quick to sketch and visualise options
Rhino drawing
Rhino used to model a pattern
Big Bird Head
Algorithmic CAD used to mimic the shading of the original sketch
Tracery Connector
From CAD to 3d prototype to actual part
Engraved Bronze
Typeface replicated using CAD, then to be engraved
Restaurant Sign in Bronze
Letters profiled to a Custom Typeface

Sometimes a simple sketch can go straight to production, but more often we use Computer Aided Design (CAD). It is just a tool, not a substitute for good design (or great ideas!), but it is helpful to visualise and evaluate options. Later on we need to create working drawings for subcontractors and our own workshop.

CAD is a part of the process of creating the 3d print files for foundry patterns.

Steel Staircase
Cad for evaluation and producing profiles
Marble and Brass Light
CAD to develop the design, and produce part lists
Steel Table
Quick to sketch and visualise options
Rhino drawing
Rhino used to model a pattern
Big Bird Head
Algorithmic CAD used to mimic the shading of the original sketch
Tracery Connector
From CAD to 3d prototype to actual part
Engraved Bronze
Typeface replicated using CAD, then to be engraved
Restaurant Sign in Bronze
Letters profiled to a Custom Typeface

BronzeWork, Unit 15, Martlesham Creek, Sandy Lane, Woodbridge, IP12 4SD   +44 (0)7305 426495 moray@moraymacphail.com

BronzeWork, Unit 15, Martlesham Creek, Sandy Lane, Woodbridge, IP12 4SD

   +44 (0)7305 426495 moray@moraymacphail.com