Life-Size Human Figure: CNC Milling Techniques in Sculpture

CNC milling machine carving a rigid foam block into a precise cavity

White foam panel CNC-machined into a standing man silhouette with folded arms and rough-cut tabs

Freestanding white sculpture of a male figure with crossed arms against a dark corrugated-metal background

Milled polystyrene foam block shaped into a human head with facial contours and guide lines

Life-size white polymer statue of a standing person on a square base, produced by additive manufacturing

Life-size white 3D-printed statue of a standing man with arms crossed in a workshop setting

Contributor

MecDATA SCP

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Project information

Product

ENCY

Applications

2.5x and 3x mill

Industry

Film Production & Entertainment

Thanks to MecDATA SCP for sharing this project.
A human figure at full scale is created by combining CNC milling and additive manufacturing, as seen in the images. The process captures both subtractive and additive workflows, ranging from foam block machining to the finished sculpture.

Manufacturing Process Highlights
The initial steps employ CNC milling of rigid foam to form both detailed molds and positive forms, providing a base for rapid prototyping. ENCY CAD/CAM software is used to program these milling operations, ensuring the complex contours and features of the human figure are accurately reproduced.

Industry Application
This project exemplifies practices common in film production, entertainment, mold-making, and the arts. Combining both 2.5/3-axis machining and additive processes supports practical needs from custom props to artistic installations.

Products and Solutions

Product

ENCY: CAD/CAM for a new generation