Design X Reverse Engineering Options for Any Budget
Geomagic Design X, known for its powerful features and scanner integration, is now more accessible with a three-tiered plan starting at $1,900 a year. These plans cater to various needs and budgets, helping new users start reverse engineering projects and upgrade as needed. Here's an outline of each: Geomagic Design X Go A new product plan for beginners in 3D scan-based reverse engineering or simple parts, starting at $1,900/year. It includes essential tools for modeling, mesh, and point cloud editing. Ideal for handheld scanners, it offers CAD software interoperability with Live Transfer. Design X Go Geomagic Design X Plus Routinely reverse engineering complex parts? You could speed up your workflow with the Plus plan’s enhanced tools for mesh control, modeling, surfacing, and accuracy analysis. Capture scan data directly in Design X with scanner plugins and probing tools. Design X Plus Geomagic Design X Pro Want to reverse engineer without limits? Design X Pro is the solution. Its toolkit lets you go from scan to CAD faster than anything else. Advanced tools for modeling, mesh processing, and surfacing allow you to create complex models. Automate workflows for similar parts with scan and batch processing tools. Modeling Wizards and Auto [...]
Visit us at IMTS 2024
Join Us at IMTS and Elevate Your Manufacturing Game We can’t wait to connect with you at IMTS 2024. Whether you come to learn, network, or simply explore the latest in manufacturing technology, our booth is the place to be. See you at the Mastercam booth 133222 in the East Hall! What to Expect at Our Booth At booth 133222, you’ll get an exclusive preview of Mastercam 2025. The Cimquest and Mastercam teams will demonstrate the cutting-edge features and improvements that make this version a game-changer in the manufacturing technology space. From enhanced user interfaces to advanced machining capabilities, Mastercam 2025 is designed to elevate your productivity and precision. Full Schedule of Events We have a packed schedule of events lined up for you throughout the week: Monday, September 9th: Innovate and Elevate – Exclusive Rooftop Celebration (Invitation only) Kick off the week with an exclusive rooftop celebration. This invitation-only event is the perfect opportunity to network with industry leaders and innovators. Tuesday, September 10th: Dean Zelinsky T-shirt Giveaway 11AM B-Axis Turning Techniques LATAM Event Join us for a day filled with exciting activities, including a special T-shirt giveaway by Dean Zelinsky. Don’t miss the B-Axis Turning Techniques session at 11AM, followed by [...]
The newest Factor 4 material: Industrial 3D printing with PPS CF
The newest Factor 4 material: Industrial 3D printing with PPS CF Introducing the latest innovation in industrial 3D printing: UltiMaker PPS CF. This cutting-edge material is reinforced with 10% carbon fiber, which significantly enhances its chemical resistance, heat resistance, and dimensional stability. These properties make it an ideal choice for demanding applications in the automotive, aerospace, and defense industries, where parts are often exposed to harsh environments and high temperatures. UltiMaker PPS CF stands out as a cost-effective alternative to high-end metals and PEEK, offering substantial benefits such as lightweighting, reduced material waste, and increased design freedom. This material not only helps in creating durable and efficient components but also contributes to more sustainable manufacturing practices. One of the key advantages of UltiMaker PPS CF is its compatibility with the UltiMaker Factor 4 and print core HT. This ensures precise and reliable 3D printing results, allowing professionals to achieve high-quality outputs consistently. The material’s robustness and versatility make it suitable for producing a wide range of parts, from functional prototypes to end-use components. Whether you’re working on automotive parts that need to withstand corrosive substances or aerospace components that must endure extreme temperatures, UltiMaker PPS CF provides the performance and reliability required [...]
Metrology Minute – Utilizing Color Maps for understanding machining outcomes
Utilizing Color Maps for understanding machining outcomes Consider this airfoil. It was programmed and machined on a 5-Axis mill, using a single setup. The ball mill was able to travel completely around the shape, during the machining process and therefore blending the top and bottom of the surface didn’t need to be considered. Our job is to inspect the airfoil and make suggestions to the CNC Programmer and Tool Designer to optimize the machining process. So, the first step is to review a color map of the machined part as compared to the nominal CAD model to see where we start losing tolerance. The image below shows the datum alignment of the machined part’s scan to the nominal CAD model. Once aligned, our color mapping analysis can commence. Using Control X, we generate a color map, using a Specific (nominal) Tolerance of +/-.010” and a Min and Max Range of +/-.025”. The green geometry shown in the color map are areas of the model that fall within our acceptable tolerance band. But those areas that are trending to yellow/orange/red fall somewhere between +.010” and +.025”. We can see from the image above that the forward section of the blade is trending [...]
How 3D Scanning Can Be Used in Mining
Miners face dangerous environments, extreme locations, and fluctuating demand. Efficiency and safety are top priorities, and 3D scanning technology may help achieve these goals. It redefines data acquisition for tunnels, shafts, stockpiles, and mills by offering speed and accuracy. 3D scanning is more efficient than traditional methods, capturing more data in less time with minimal disruption. It uses non-contact methods to gather data from risky or hard-to-reach areas, enhancing safety. 3D scan of an underground tunnel. 3D scanning software facilitates data processing for various applications like wear analysis, volumetric load scanning, spatial visualization, and reverse engineering. Exploring its advantages may help you understand the benefits for your mining operation. Efficiency With 3D scanning, mining companies can acquire accurate information about operations up to 10 times faster. They can map tunnel profiles, stockpile volumes, pits, and caves in minutes without much expertise. The digital data set can be accessed and analyzed later, reducing interruptions and downtime. Sectioning, a time-consuming surveying process, can be done in minutes with 3D scanning, allowing surveyors to produce thousands of sections quickly. Accuracy 3D scanners capture millions of data points to create precise 3D models of mine locations and equipment, improving accuracy over original plans. These scans [...]
Join us at IMTS
Join industry professionals from around the globe at IMTS to explore the latest innovations in manufacturing, robotics, automation, and digital transformation. Cimquest staff will be available to discuss Mastercam 2025 with customers and prospects all week. Tuesday is the Mastercam T-shirt give away and Dean Zelinsky (guitar maker) will be in the booth with his custom guitar: https://www.deanzelinskyguitars.com/ On Thursday, September 12, Jim Snodgrass, Senior Account Executive at Cimquest, will be presenting and participating in a half-day workshop on “Success Stories From Small Shops: How 3D Printers Aid Machine Shop Operations and Expand What Job Shops Can Do.” The workshop will be focused on giving owners and leaders of independent machining businesses insight on how to use 3D printing to improve their operations and expand their capabilities. Location: West Building, Level 1, Room W196A. View McCormick Place Campus Map When: Thursday, September 12, 2024 / 1:00pm-5:00pm Find Sessions – International Manufacturing Technology Show 2024 Visit the Mastercam booth #133222 to experience the cutting-edge capabilities of our latest CAD/CAM solutions. Details and Reigstration