Explore the relationship between line and surface in automobile clay model

In the automotive design process, clay models are an important tool for communication between designers and modelers. This paper discusses the traditional and modern clay model making methods, analyzes the key role of line and plane in clay model, and proposes a new design collaboration model to improve the efficiency of automobile development.

Basic concepts of lines and surfaces

Line is the continuous movement of points in geometry, with direction and extension, and in automobile modeling is the three-dimensional reproduction of lines in two-dimensional renderings. The surface can be seen as the density of the points and the extension of the line, which is the moving track of the line, reflecting the style changes of different models, such as the wild American car, the romantic French car and so on.

The process of making clay models

Clay model making can be divided into two methods: traditional hand and modern equipment. The traditional method is mainly manual, and the modeler realizes the design intent by repeatedly modifying the clay surface. Modern methods use techniques such as CNC milling machines and 3D scanning for precise control, which, combined with design cases, greatly improve the efficiency and accuracy of clay modeling.

A new cooperative model of line and surface relationship

The research shows that there are three forms of line and surface in clay modeling stage: theoretical line, engineering curve and modeling curve. The relationship between these lines and surfaces runs through the model making process and is the core of the communication between designers and modelers. By establishing a design collaboration model based on these relationships, the communication efficiency of the team can be significantly improved, making the model production more smooth and accurate.

last ,Clay models still play an important role in automobile development. By deeply understanding the relationship between lines and surfaces in clay models and building new collaboration patterns, designers and modelers can work together more effectively to improve product design quality and development efficiency.