Design and technology in the development of potters' lathes for modeling with terracota: The case of Cabo de Santo Agostinho

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This article reports the experience of the design team of the Laboratory The Imaginary in the process of developing an electric potter's lathe which respects the biomechanics of the body, helps to development the task, maintains the archetype of traditional equipment, and improves the mechanical efficiency of the power transmission system. The design method used was based on the axes of research, analysis, development and monitoring, and focused on the product and with partners: the artisans and engineering and production teams. The main results point to ergonomic improvements in the biomechanical and dimensional aspects, and a decrease in the risk of accidents and occupational diseases. The experience of this case also highlights the gains arising from the relationship between design, engineering and users (artisans) in developing products with a design that can be easily replicated for other communities of potters in the state. This and other actions are part of the outlook of the Laboratory the Imaginary which in partnership with local authorities, wishes to see the craft activities continue and to give value to the culture of the city. © 2012 - IOS Press and the authors. All rights reserved.

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Silva, G. D. A., Cordeiro, E. D., Silva, A. C. R., Andrade, A. Q., & Cavalcanti, V. P. (2012). Design and technology in the development of potters’ lathes for modeling with terracota: The case of Cabo de Santo Agostinho. In Work (Vol. 41, pp. 1246–1251). https://doi.org/10.3233/WOR-2012-0310-1246

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