01-26-2021, 12:41 AM
Nicely modelled waterarc.
I have had some success with a simple DavidScanner setup however the results are not really sufficient for 3D printing from directly. I merely use it as a reference for modeling more complex pieces. Perhaps if I was to make more changes to the setup I could get a better result but it suits my application.
Traditional laser or structured light scanning is extremely difficult on reflective surfaces like raw vacuum metalised pieces, as they are too reflective for a decent result. A surface treatment is usually required to flatten the surface.
A scanner with 0.003"resolution would be good for doing this however a FaroArm might be a different story? The parts are really small which makes them a challenge for most scanners. Let alone a contact scanner.
If you have a go at it, I'd been keen to see the results.
I have next to no experience at the moment with point clouds. I am used to working with mesh results in OBJ & STEP files which I import into Rhino prior to remodeling or surfacing.
From all accounts, Fusion360 is a great tool. I just can't bring myself to learn it at the moment.
Studiokitbash over on the RPF has started a Project Run and is aiming to scan his collection of donor kits. Not sure what scanner he has but he's still early into learning process of scanning and processing the scans.
Best regards,
I have had some success with a simple DavidScanner setup however the results are not really sufficient for 3D printing from directly. I merely use it as a reference for modeling more complex pieces. Perhaps if I was to make more changes to the setup I could get a better result but it suits my application.
Traditional laser or structured light scanning is extremely difficult on reflective surfaces like raw vacuum metalised pieces, as they are too reflective for a decent result. A surface treatment is usually required to flatten the surface.
A scanner with 0.003"resolution would be good for doing this however a FaroArm might be a different story? The parts are really small which makes them a challenge for most scanners. Let alone a contact scanner.
If you have a go at it, I'd been keen to see the results.
I have next to no experience at the moment with point clouds. I am used to working with mesh results in OBJ & STEP files which I import into Rhino prior to remodeling or surfacing.
From all accounts, Fusion360 is a great tool. I just can't bring myself to learn it at the moment.
Studiokitbash over on the RPF has started a Project Run and is aiming to scan his collection of donor kits. Not sure what scanner he has but he's still early into learning process of scanning and processing the scans.
Best regards,