In this blog post we will discuss how to improve the quality of your STL to produce better 3D Printed parts. The STL, or Stereo Lithography file format, is widely used for rapid prototyping, 3D Printing, and CAM. An STL file describes the surface geometry of a 3D object by triangulating the vertices on each face of the object. At times though, the STL file may contain errors, small holes, imperfections, and blemishes as shown [...]
The Go!Scan 3D portable handheld scanner delivers high-quality 3D models with reliable measurements. It weighs a little over 2lbs and has an ergonomic grip providing simple ease of use. Similar to Creaform’s HandyScan, it has a USB and power cable which connects directly to your laptop or workstation. Upon setup, typical objects can be scanned in 5 minutes or less. The Go!Scan operates with a white light (LED), which is great for capturing organic shapes [...]
There are various types of dial indicators and other manual gauges that can be used to inspect freeform surfaces and determine if they are within tolerance. However, inspecting surface profile tolerances can be quite challenging when you are measuring freeform surfaces. One solution for this scenario is utilizing Verisurf software along with the CMM Master. In Verisurf, you can define the Geometric Characteristic, the Tolerance Zone Size, and add the Datum References called out on [...]
A major step forward in metrology software By Joel Pollet The new Geomagic Control X inspection product from 3D Systems offers a computer-aided design (CAD)-like interface and an improved workflow for Geomagic Control users. By including extended product manufacturing information support, users of popular CAD systems can now seamlessly transfer critical inspection information, such as datum features, directly from their CAD product to Control X without the need to re-create it from scratch. By having [...]
Let’s explore how to reverse engineer a variable fillet from a polygonal mesh . . . When reverse engineering a physical model, radius values can be measured with various types of radius gauges. It can be somewhat of a challenge if the fillet face is worn, chipped, or distorted. In addition, the task becomes more complex if the fillet is not constant, that is, if it varies along the edge like the mouse shown below. [...]
The Handy Scan 3D 700 is a portable yet versatile metrology solution from Creaform. Through 3D scanning, companies can effectively conduct reverse engineering and inspection operations throughout the product development process. The Handy Scan is a handheld laser scanner optimized to meet the demands of engineers. It features 7 lasers that produce a highly detailed point cloud from physical parts and assemblies. To setup the scanner, simply connect it to a laptop or workstation with [...]
http://cimquesttv.wistia.com/medias/suk86fsepl?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 A portable and ergonomic laser scanner, the Handy Scan has an impressive accuracy and speed for its size. It achieves repeatable results across all work environments and can function in a range of applications such as concept and CAD design, quality control, tooling, and even assembly/production.
We now have a wide spectrum of scanning, reverse engineering, and metrology services that we provide in-house. Whether you need to capture organic shapes or generate highly accurate scans of mechanical parts, our experts will apply first-rate technologies to get your jobs done. Through our services we can: Capture high resolution 3D scans with state-of-the-art scanners. Modify and repair point clouds from scanned data. Carry out solid and surface modeling on parts. Measure internal and [...]
