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Analysis of the Firing Process of Tobe Porcelain Using Finite Element Method and its Applications to Design

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Tobe porcelain, a renowned traditional ceramic craft of Ehime Prefecture, Japan, is predominantly produced through manual techniques involving the use of a potter’s wheel. This process necessitates a high degree of craftsmanship and accumulated experience. However, the preservation of these traditional techniques is increasingly challenged by a declining population of skilled artisans, a consequence of Japan’s aging society and decreasing birthrate. In response to this issue, the present study proposes the development of an innovative manufacturing process incorporating digital technologies. A coupled thermal structural analysis of the firing process was conducted using the finite element method (FEM), and ceramic prototypes were fabricated via casting and molding, informed by the simulation outcomes. The close correlation between the simulation and experimental results substantiates the validity and practical applicability of the proposed analytical model.

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Materials Science Forum (Volume 1170)

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65-71

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https://doi.org/10.4028/p-ST0lua

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December 2025

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Xia Zhu*, Kodai Koretaka, Manato Onishi, Yui Fujimoto, Gen Hirakawa, Hiromichi Toyota

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Ceramics Production, Digital Manufacturing, Finite Element Method, Thermo-Structural Analysis, Tobe Porcelain

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