Let’s take a look at the basics behind Deviation Analysis in Design X. This is an essential tool for reverse engineering and will ensure that you get the most out of your 3D scans. In Geomagic Design X, Deviation Analysis tells us how far off our derived CAD model is from our scan. There are typically three sources of error when scanning a part: There could be a slight error in the actual manufacturing of [...]
https://cimquesttv.wistia.com/medias/jmttit7g97?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Reverse Engineering Tools, Pipe and Sweep Wizards Modeling wizards are intelligent tools used to extract 2 or 3 dimensional sketches, profiles, and features from 3D scan data. They help users perform tasks in an automated fashion, tasks that would otherwise be very complicated to perform manually.
Since the mid-1980s, when PC based CAD/CAM started its explosion due to the advent of 386 computing technology, our industry has had an ongoing hurdle to overcome . . . How to convey manufacturing and inspection information with the original model design. Historically a manufacturer would provide a job shop with a CAD model and an inspection drawing, increasing the likelihood for inspection drawing interpretation error. Wouldn’t it be ideal if the manufacturing and inspection [...]
This post will explore 3D printing for mold making using Formlabs 3D printers. Mold making with desktop 3D printing allows engineers to expand their prototyping toolkit. It opens up a world of production materials, offering the ability to make short-run batches and to test designs before larger-scale production. Three types of molding strategies can be applied with Formlabs. These include injection molding, thermoforming, and casting elastomers. The Form 3 can print inexpensive injection molds to [...]
https://cimquesttv.wistia.com/medias/4fqm35aas1?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 FreeScan 3D Scanner The Freescan is a hand-held 3D scanner weighing at just over 2 lbs. It is a laser scanner, adaptable to a variety of environments, whether it be on the shop floor or right inside of your office.
That's right . . . an in-person event. But don't worry. We are doing everything possible to ensure that this will be a safe social distancing event. Cimquest will be hosting a unique event next week - July 14th to the 17th! If you are tired of being stuck at home and want to be able to see the latest technologies in 3D Printing, Scanning and Inspection, we have created an event that we will [...]
Considering part sizes Notice that the title says first scanner. More than likely, companies who invest in non-contact inspection, scan-based reverse engineering or need to perhaps scan and 3D print objects will own multiple scanners in the course of a career. However, some scanners have the ability to swap out lenses, projectors and the like and can change a scanner’s capabilities by swapping hardware. Just like CNC machinery or 3D Printers, scanners can vary greatly [...]
https://cimquesttv.wistia.com/medias/stu5biddc3?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Using a Portable Arm for Part Inspection Today we use the Master 3D Gage to inspect a part in Verisurf. Verisurf software runs ‘inside’ Mastercam. This enables both CNC part programmers and part inspectors to use the exact same Interface to program and inspect parts.
