Orbiforms

Geometries with 360° range of movement

 

Orbiforms are mathematically perfect solids of constant width. They are interesting geometrical forms with 360° range of movement, which makes them roll as perfectly as a sphere despite not looking like one.

The secret behind the rolling is the equal distance behind between the points and their opposite vertices at each point of the surface.

Part the rolling solids study exploring functional geometries for metal additive manufacturing and CNC machining.

 

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Classic Orbiform (Reuleaux)

PentaOrbiform

SeptaOrbiform

EnneaOrbiform