In this specialized course, we focused on bending various materials – from PVC and metal pipes to wood lamination and sheet metal bending. We learned to understand and assess the unique characteristics of each material. A wide range of tools was used, both digital and analog: press brakes, clamps, Hololens for real-time visualization, CNC milling machines for mold making, NC bending machines for metal pipes, and 3D scanning for analysis.
The course was designed to be very practical and experimental. We tried out many techniques, tested limits, and bent materials to the extreme. In doing so, we collectively gathered and deepened our knowledge. In addition to the objects and investigations that were created, the students also offer workshops to make various bending techniques accessible to visitors.
Lecturers: BA Philipp Enzmann, MA Mira Müller