MODEL MACHINE 1

MODEL MACHINE

MODEL MACHINE 2INTRO | THE IDEA

Besides sketches and renderings it is crucial for a designer to have „real“ models to judge the ergonomics, haptics and function of his work. The earlier in the design phase, such quick models are built, the better. Unfortunately only big companies can afford to have a designated model shop. ModelMachine is trying to fill this void for the smaller offices and startups.With a footprint not bigger than a office desk ModelMachine offers everything one could ask for in a model shop:A bandsaw, table saw, drill press, disc and belt sander, grinding and buffing wheels, plate for mounting jigsaw, router etc, dust extraction, sturdy fence/guiderail system that coveres the whole machine,mill and lathe...

Inspiration to ModelMachine was a Product that was produced in the 1970ies near my hometown; the EmcoStar by Emco. It was a woodworking combination machine aimed at the hobbyist. It was relatively sturdy but a bit too small to satisfy the needs of us designers, nowadays...

Since I have been studying design for six years and was setting up my own workshop during the last year, I had a fairly long research phase ;) After some loose sketches I quickly started to build tons of 1:1 cardboard models to verify the ergonomics and mechanics of the machine. Parallel to this the digital model emerged by constantly updating the dimensions and features according to the cardboard models.The machine consists of two „cubes“ that hold the individual tools on four of their faces. The user can rotate the cubes to „fold out“ the individual tools as needed - compareable to the swiss army knife. The dust extraction runs through the frame and features a cyclone separator which is located under the cubes, where also the mill and lathe components are stored when not in use.

MODEL MACHINE 3RESEARCH | WORKSHOPS

MODEL MACHINE 4DESIGN PROCESS | MODELS

MODEL MACHINE 5TECHNIQUE | PRINCIPLE

MODEL MACHINE 6TECHNIQUE | FUNCTIONS

TABLE SAW

ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT 45 DEGREE TILTABLE

TILTING MOTOR

200MM BLADE 80MM CUT HEIGHT

BELT SANDER

DISC SANDER350MM DIAMETER

150 x 500MM

MODEL MACHINE 7

ELECTRONIC OUTLETS

MULTI PURPOSE PANELFOR MOUNTING ADDITIONAL TOOLS ( ROUTER, JIGSAW )

CONVENIENT IMPLEMENTATION OF ADDITIONAL TOOLS

TECHNIQUE | FUNCTIONS

BAND SAW335MM CUTTING WIDTH

240MM CUTTING HEIGHT

DRILLINGA CONVENTIONAL DRILLING MACHINE

CAN BE USED

MODEL MACHINE 8

THE MILL

EMERGENCY STOP

STORED UNDER THE TABLE WHEN NOT IN USE

INTUITIVE ASSOCIATION WITH TOOL

TECHNIQUE | FUNCTIONS

LATHEPOWERED WITH THE TABLE-SAW

MOTOR

PRECISE FENCESMITER GUIDE AND

MAIN FENCE

MODEL MACHINE 9DESIGN | THE HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACE PARTS

MODEL BUILDING| ON MY HOMEMADE CNC MACHINE

MODEL MACHINE 10THE END | THANK YOU!