Branch Formations: robotic production

photo by Philipp Hornung

Finally we have started the production for the installation at our exhibition at AIL, opening on 8.10.2019, here is a preview of the process..

photo by Philipp Hornung

Philipp Hornung of Angewandte Robotics Lab is running the robotic workflow with a Stihl MSE 170C Chainsaw, that’s mounted via a custom fixture.

photo by Philipp Hornung

a modified lap joint featuring a conical sawtooth detail.

photo by Philipp Hornung
photo by Philipp Hornung

The conical teeth provide interlocking of the two parts in one precisely designed position. Parts will be either pressed together and glued or bolted.
more updates of this process coming soon…