Robotic CNC Milling for Artistic Sculpture Creation

Life-sized white sculptural figurine of a young aristocrat in period dress resting on a perforated worktable
White sculpture of a seated woman with a voluminous skirt on a perforated worktable during CNC milling
Person wearing a padded white fabric garment with vertical pleats in a workshop setting
Stack of white foam blocks shaped into a torso and head pattern in a workshop
Large white foam mold on workshop floor with power cables and dust-extraction hoses, indicating CNC milling process
Child-sized foam dress form and torso with an ABB robotic arm in the background

Project Overview
Shared by Joakim Målare, this project highlights the production of a life-sized sculpture called “Beholder” for artist Charlotte Gyllenhammar. The process centered on artistic modelmaking, with foam blocks meticulously shaped into detailed figurative forms representative of the arts sector.

Advanced Foam Milling
As seen in the photos and videos, a six-axis robotic arm was employed to mill high-density polymer foam blocks. These automated setups enabled the creation of complex features such as pleated skirts and finely contoured bodices, supporting multiple setups and subtractive machining to replicate the original design with a high degree of fidelity.

Application of ENCY Software
The use of ENCY software facilitated efficient programming and robotic milling for sculptural forms in artistic production. The workflow combined robotic automation and manual finishing, delivering a sculptural model that meets demanding artistic standards.


Products and Solutions

Product

ENCY Robot: A complete offline robot programming solutionView productENCY

Applications

Robot cutting
Robot milling
Sculpture/Stone

Industries

Arts
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