| CNC Stone Carving(carmelitegothic.com) | |
| 480 points by bschne 21 hours ago | 132 comments | |
tl;dr: Carmelite Monks are using 5-axis CNC machines from Italian manufacturer Prussiani to carve intricate Gothic stonework for church construction, reducing ornate pieces that once took skilled carvers months down to days. The workflow is fully digital: artist-monks sculpt designs in 3D modeling software (like Mudbox), programmers generate toolpaths in CAM software, and sawyers operate the diamond-tipped machines alongside wire saws for simpler profiles. The approach lets computer-literate young people contribute to traditional craftsmanship without needing hammer-and-chisel training. | |
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