Pantograph Machines: The Art of Precision Copying
What it does: Duplicates and scales designs for molds, coins, or jewelry using a tracing stylus.
Key Features:
Manual pantographs for artisans, CNC for mass production
Critical in die-making and watchmaking
Shrinks designs up to 10:1 ratio
Why it matters: Enabled consistent replication before 3D scanning existed.
Historical Note: Used to duplicate Michelangelo’s sculptures!