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!

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