3D optical scanning is in principle the transfer of a physical object into computer data by means of a 3D scanner. In comparison with contact measuring systems the optical scanner scans the entire surface at once. After scanning it creates a computer model of the scanned object and this enables its subsequent export to various data formats. A further function of the optical scanner is the comparison of the physical object with the CAD theoretical model and evaluation of the shape and position deviations.
Advantages of Optical Scanning
Immediate creation of a CAD model from the scanned data
High resolution and accuracy
Mobility of measuring equipment
Evaluation of deviations from the CAD data delivered by the customer, acquirement of sections, etc.
Export of data to various formats
Possibility of combination with methods of Rapid Prototyping or CAM systems
Flexibility – it is possible to measure objects ranging from several millimetres to several meters
Weight and size of the measured object are practically unlimited
After surface treatment glossy and transparent objects can be measured
Suitable Use
Digitalization of the objects for which no production documentation is available
Dimension and shape inspection of objects
Reconstruction of damaged objects
Optical Scanning Services
Digitalization of objects
Evaluation of customer’s CAD data quality
Reconstruction of objects and the subsequent creation of a model by means of FDM technologies
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