Milling Process (click for more)
At this stage of the studio, we finished milling all of the wood logs that compromise the arcs. Each individual wooden log went through the same process: The log was first marked according to its place in the arc, and then separately marked where it would connect with the next log. It was then placed in the robotic arm’s room and fastened to the table using a specifically made iron clamp construct. This clamp was constructed and made to fit different sized logs. By using the program “SolidCam” (a milling program), we exported G-code that was then imported to the program “Eurêka” for the robots operation. This program carefully inspects the code to insure there is no conflict for the robot, so the milling process will go smoothly. The milled logs are then transported to the Architectural Department of Bezalel, to be assembled as the arcs. On site, the connected milled joints are reinforced using pins. The wooden joint for the bases requires additional work as it has a specific role - it connects the two arcs together. This joint will combine with the concrete bases, and will enable the arcs divergence. The upper part of the joint was designed with a pattern - the product of various techniques using the robotic-arm.
