Can Modern CNC Match Ancient Egyptian Precision? | Graham Van Zuilecom - Ancient Technology Podcast

Graham Van Zuilecom is a machinist from Australia. In this episode, he shares how he recreated the “OG” Egyptian vase in metal using modern CNC technology. We discuss the machining process, the time and cost involved, the results of our 3D scans, and his plans to make a version in granite. CNC Routers Australia: https://cncroutersaustralia.com.au/ 🎧 Check Out Other Episodes:    • Ancient Technology Podcast   🙏 Support Links: Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @karolypoka   Patreon:   / ancienttechnologypodcast   PayPal tip jar: https://paypal.me/ancienttechnology Revolut tip jar: https://revolut.me/krolybsy1u Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:02 Graham’s Machining Background 5:38 What Is a CNC Router? 11:19 How Graham Got Into Ancient Technology 14:49 Measuring Ancient Stonework in Egypt 19:21 Ancient Saw Cuts, Core Drills & Abrasives 29:13 Serapeum & Abusir Measurements 34:28 The Precision of Ancient Egyptian Vases 36:24 Can Modern CNC Reproduce the OG Vase? 39:55 Making the Aluminium Vase Replica 48:55 Machining the Interior, Handles & Exterior 01:01:57 The Hardest Part & Cost of the Replica 01:13:50 Laser Scanning the Replica 01:27:29 Concentricity, Heat Maps & Tolerances 01:43:47 Comparing the Replica to the Original Vase 01:46:08 The History of Precision Machining 01:54:01 Could the Ancient Vases Be Modern Fakes? 01:59:33 The Next Challenge: Making It in Granite 02:04:24 Chinese Replicas & What “Accurate” Means 02:10:15 Final Thoughts & Outro