Reverse Engineering
Reverse engineering, or reveng as it is often called, is the process of reproducing an existing part, model or manufactured component in a digital 3D format. The most common way of carrying out the process involves the following steps:
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Step 1. Capture the point cloud to the required accuracy. Output the point cloud file. |
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Step 2. Refine the point cloud and/or create curves or a slice file. Output the point cloud file or curves. |
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Step 3. Create a polygonal mesh or STL file from the point cloud, for viewing, editing, interogation or rapid prototyping. Output an STL file. |
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Step 4. Create smooth surfaces through a refined point cloud, curves or polygon mesh. Output an IGES files or native CAD surfaces. |
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Step 5. Create a solid model from the smooth surfaces. Output a STEP file or native CAD solids. |
CDG provide comprehensive services for Reverse Engineering including converting the scan data into one or more of the following formats:-
- points
- curves
- STL polygons
- Nurbs/IGES surfaces
- STEP solids
- Native CAD
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