The Jewler's saw is a common tool for cutting into sheet metal for jewelry-making. The project aimed to redesign the saw to have a more inclusive use. Collaborating with other designers was a requirement and members worked together in the design for the frame and the cutting of it out of aluminum sheets using the CNC Mill.
JEWELERS SAW PROCESS
BEGINNING SKETCHES
LASER-CUT WOOD PROTOTYPES
RHINO (CAD) FILE
PROGRAMMING FUSION (CAM) | RUNNING THE TORMACH
In Fusion, contours were selected, drilling locations were defined, and edges were chamfered. Key settings—such as material, tool selection, spindle speed, and feed rates—were adjusted for optimal performance. The axis was flipped before exporting the file so the Tormach could machine the pockets on the opposite side of the piece. The steel workpiece was secured to a wooden board using double-sided tape, with four pins added to maintain precise alignment when flipped for machining on the other side.
CLAY | 3D PRINTED HANDLE PROTOTYPES
RESIN PRINTING
POWDER COATING
BONUS INFOGRAPHIC
This infographic used one of the most prominent features of the design of the Jewler's Saw, the Voronoi pattern, as its focal point. This fascinating tessellation pattern produces a cell-like pattern that often arises in nature and is beautiful and intricate to the eye. The pattern was repeated at the top and bottom of the poster encapsulating the content in-between. Arrows point to different parts of the saw emphasizing the different capabilities and purposeful design decisions. Zoomed-in images give the viewer a closer look along with a short and concise description.
3D RENDER
