Concept | TAAKA LEATHER MODLING¶
5 Ws who, what, when, where, why¶
who¶
arget beneficiaries: Leather artisans Manufacturers working with leather products for example,footwear, clothing, handbads, belts,... Consumers using products made from leather Tanneries Stakeholders: Leather material suppliers and providers Tanneries (Leather Manufacturers) Brands and Retialers.
what¶
The project explores the use of digital fabrication tools (3D printing, Laser cutting, parametric design, and CNC Machining) to create precise molds for leather molding. It produces: Leather Molded products such as Leather bags, Wearable leather accessories, and Decorative or fucntional leather objects. The project introduces: 3D-designed positive and negative molds CNC-milled for 3D-printed molds Laser-cut leather patterns Wet molding techniques for shaping leather accurately This approach allows leather to be shaped consistently while maintaining the tactile and aesthetic qualities of handcrafted leather products
when¶
In the Digital Fabrication Labs or workships equipped with Digital fabrication tools including CNC Milling machines, 3D printers, and Laser cutting Machines. In leather craft workshops transitioning toward digital technology. And also applying in the small manufacturing setups and artisan workshops.
where¶
To solve challenges in traditional leather modling including Limited precision and repeatability Inconsistent product resutls Difficulty in scaling production Long prototyping time To improve: Design accuracty Increase efficiency in production Empower leather artisans with access to digital fabrication tools
why¶
Material Testing Testing different leather thicknesses Digital Design Designing the product in 3D software Creating parametric mold designs Fabrication CNC milling or 3D printing the molds Laser cutting leather components Molding & Assembly Drying, stitching, and finishing
Photo by Bela Rofe on Fabricademy 2019-20
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