The Reverse Engineering Process...
The reverse engineering process begins with identifying the project scope.
Once defined, the appropriate method to capture geometry is selected based on accuracy required, part geometry, and how the final output will be used.
| The part can be physically measured using traditional hand tools, by using non contact inspection equipment, |
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by using a touch-probe coordinate measuring machine (CMM) |
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In the reverse engineering process, the geometry can also be "captured"
by mapping the surface with 3d scanning services such as a laser scanner,
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or by using a full contact CMM scanner |
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or by a process called Capturing Geometry Internally (CGI).
This is a method involving potting of the part, curing it, milling
through the potted sample at pre-defined depths, and taking scans at
each of the milled depths to produce an internal and external point
cloud geometry. These various methods of 3d scanning services are used to capture a part''s geometry during the reverse engineering process.
It is important that the correct method be used to capture geometry
for any reverse engineering project. The method is dependent on the
part shape, required accuracy, project goals, and how the final
results will be used.
Once the geometry is captured, the reverse engineering project continues and the point cloud is produced and
surfacing can begin…
A full parametric 3-D CAD model can be developed, using one
of our customer compatible CAD platforms, making the
reverse-engineered model ready for tooling or additional design modifications.
Some customers require 2-D drawings of the component. We obtain and
use your CAD templates with title block information. Any other
corporate standards are used where necessary. If a template or title
block is not available, we’ll use a generic format and follow ANSI
Y14 drafting standards and employ best practices in both cases.
As in any good
engineering process, verifications of the work are made along the
way using CAI/CAV and again before final submittal to ensure
the end result supplied by QC Inspection Services is accurate
and that it will meet your reverse engineering goals.
Submit a Request for Quote for Engineering
QC Inspection Services, Inc. Home office:
11975 Portland Ave Suite 102 Burnsville, MN 55337
Phone (952) 895-1150 or (800) 959-0632
Fax (952) 895-1152 www.qcinspect.com
QC Inspection is a leader in reverse engineering services and 3d scanning services
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