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What is Pattern Making?

Pattern making is the reproduction of an object by making a replica of the object designed to allow for shrinkage and release from the mould. Once molded usually in sand, the cavity remaining can then be filled with the material of the finished product, e.g. molten metal.

Computer Aided Design

A Patternmaker has to be able to have an understanding of the properties of metals and the allowance for shrinkage, pouring of the metal and removal of the pattern from the mould.

There is also consideration for the life of the pattern, determining the materials used, some patterns need to be robust for continual use, others maybe a once off for a customers hobby or art.

A patternmaker uses a variety of tools and machines, woodcarving and turning still apply, lettering, decorative and restorative skills are needed.

With the CNC era, our machines give us the ability to produce small or large products in a relatively quicker process. Smith CNC Patterns can produce working 3d Cad drawings for customers too.

As technology advances, Smith CNC Patterns has kept the pace.