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QC provided an engineer for our project who did a great job of collecting the dimensional data for the parts to be reverse engineered, creating the CAD models, and producing prints for manufacturing. He kept in regular contact with me throughout the project, allowing us to quickly resolve issues as they arose. He was also very responsive when asked to make changes to the prints. Overall, a superior job.

- Paul,
Power Generation

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Comparative Analysis

This handle is one example of a scan compared to a CAD model. Download the viewing software to evaluate the type of output you'll receive when a part is scanned and the points are compared to your CAD file. Each point is assigned a color based on its distance from the nearest CAD surface. This output can also be used to compare one part to another.

PolyWorks IMView 3D viewing software (55MB)

PolyWorks IMView 3D viewing software 64-bit (68MB)

PolyWorks IMView Tutorial (10.7MB)

 



SolidWorks Parametric Model

This Syringe was modeled as a native parametric SolidWorks file. The scan detail was used to ensure all features are present, on size, and on position. This type of file is fully editable and includes a full design tree. Click on the image to download a SolidWorks file of the Syringe.


SolidWorks Parametric Model

This Throttle Body was modeled as a native parametric SolidWorks file. The scan detail was used to ensure all features are present, on size, and on position. This type of file is fully editable and includes a full design tree. Click on the image to download a SolidWorks file of the Throttle Body.

 

Pro/E Parametric Model

This Syringe was modeled as a native parametric Pro/E file. The scan detail was used to ensure all features are present, on size, and on position. This type of file is fully editable and includes a full design tree. Click on the image to download a Pro/E file of the Syringe.

Pro/E Parametric Model

This Throttle Body was modeled as a native parametric Pro/E file. The scan detail was used to ensure all features are present, on size, and on position. This type of file is fully editable and includes a full design tree. Click on the image to download a Pro/E file of the Throttle Body.

NURBS Surface Model

The scissors handle was modeled as a NURBS-generated surface. This type of model is often referred to as a "dumb solid". The model can be cut, scaled and features added to it. It cannot be offset from, nor can individual features be edited. A NURBS surface is best suited for smooth-flowing features that are organic in shape.

 

STL File

An example of the scissors handle output as an STL file. An STL is a derivative of the point cloud that defines curvature in many small, triangular surfaces. A very heavy file, most commonly used for 3D printing.

Curves

Curves are cut through an STL file in x, y, and z directions. Output is an IGES file that can be used in CAD to develop a model or compare geometries. One of the least expensive outputs from the scan. Image to the right is the Throttle Body cut in one direction. Download sample file to view a set of 3D curves.

 

Point Cloud

Raw point cloud data of the scissors handle. File sizes can range from 20,000 data points on smaller parts to several million on larger objects. This file contains about 250,000 xyz points.

 

IGS, STP, and Parasolid Files

Common output types of the Throttle Body modeled in Pro-E and SolidWorks .

 

 

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