Design - Engineer -Manufacture

Fourth Axis is a design and product engineering company dedicated to producing quality tools and data for designers and manufacturers. We consider CAD data important and the backbone of intellectual property for design firms. The integrity of that data is paramount for Fourth Axis. We believe in creating accurate and editable CAD files with our modeling process. This means we make tools; as opposed to models. These tools allow for a streamlined manufacturing process and quality product. The front end work in modeling any design eliminates the need to change or alter tools on the shop floor and ensures the data reflects the final production tools.

Modeling Process

We produce closed volumes, with no extraneous or overlapping surfaces. A focus on topology insures flexibility for changes, but also provides a platform for design and form iteration. Good topology and clean surfaces allows for control point editing not possible with traditional hard modeling. Softer and more natural forms can be achieved with this method.

The images illustrate form development, using base surfaces as a platform for design and experimentation. Our method of working broadens the exploration of ideas and concepts for one of a kind pieces as well as design collections. This also means fewer surfaces; making for editable tools. Fillets, blends and transitions become more fluid. Even if a design is established the process brings total control, to be specific in form and mindful of tolerances. When exporting from Rhino to Zbrush, tools and parts import with fewer problems and are easier to sculpt.

The attention to customer data insures their intellectual property is preserved, and generate tooling for the manufacturing and finishing of quality product.

Dominic Ventura