ABSTRACT
In most 3D-printed ceramic projects, the nozzle is taken for granted. The only consideration is the nozzle aperture size, which is generally dictated by a small set of diameter sizes provided by the printer manufacturer. Additive manufacturing (AM) research primarily focuses on optimal reproduction of CAD models. This research in nozzle customization presents new ways of employing AM technology to reveal resolution, performance, computation, and aesthetics unique to the material itself. The methodology is structured in two phases of rapid-prototyping: first, adapting icing nozzles to print shapes, and second, developing customized nozzle geometries. The range in surface effects achieved through these methods demonstrates strong potential for innovation in both tectonic and ornamental exploration within clay 3D-printing for architecture.
