Fold Pepper Mill
Fold is a sculptural yet functional pepper mill designed for both home and restaurant use. This project emphasized the manufacturability and assembly of the design, focusing on how it can be easily put together.
• Machining (Lathe and Mill), Roll Bending, Metal Fabrication, Finishing, Product Photography
• SOLIDWORKS, Adobe Lightroom
1 month
• Model: Hanbyul Lee
• Model: Un Jingjang
Each housing component was precisely machined to fit the grinder mechanism. Key features of the parts include:
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Custom threading (lathe)
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Machine screws (mill/tapping screws)
- Fold cover (roll bending)
*Images follow the sequence of assembly steps.
The mechanism includes a knob to adjust the pepper grind size and a top component that easily slides off for refilling peppercorns.
Using CAD, I defined tolerances for the lathe and mill and prototyped the assembly process for each component.