HexaClock
Designed for: Class - Product Design 3
The initial design was a throwback to the 1970s. However, while optimizing the design for laser cutting I decided to reduce the metal offcuts produced. This decision brought made the design more modern and creates a more interesting design. The triangular patterns allows light to play and to reflect off of my clock in a unique way.
Manufacturing
I used a wooden jig and a 3D printed “die” to hold the clock and press it into its faceted shape. The final cleaning and assembly of the product took 40 minutes per clock. If I were to produce this clock in higher quantity a professional die-set would be necessary to increase the production speed and lower the part cost.
This design was created for a product design course and is currently for sale at the National Museum of Industrial History in Bethlehem Pennsylvania.
