9 mm Globe Bead

Scanned image Composite image showing four views.

Modeling notes Originaly designed as a barbell bead, this piece is a nice demonstration of Cybermesh software by Knoll Software. A greyscale to heightfield conversion program with the ability to map the output heightfield onto plane surfaces, cylinders or spheres. The inset render shows a projection onto a sphere The original art was a map projection. The bitmap retouched and contrast enhanced then the grid added.

Model for milling Shown is a projection onto a cylinderical surface. The planar surface produces a supporting axle when milled using a rotary axis for longitude

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