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If your mesh is accurate enough it should be good for resin 3D print to investment casting, CNC routing, and other more "artistic" pursuits. Of course building accurate models will generally take humans doing real work in CAD, and ideally some tools to allow taking dimensions off the point cloud / mesh.
Most CNC machines can't work with STL files. Some CNC routers do but mostly for organic work like statues. If you are reverse engineering mechanical parts you need to go to CAD first.
After watching many videos on scanners and the process, I can say that if I have to buy or get any help related to scanning, your team would be the first choice.
the only thing I'll disagree with is price.. yes the pricing IS going up but thats also because specs are getting better.. if you're looking at same specs that price is falling. however if you're looking for bleeding edge/ certain use cases will ALWAYS go up just because technology always is advancing :) granted this was from 4 years ago.. so A LOT has changed in that time from a pricing standpoint haha
Yes the older technology is more affordable but at the same time the cost of components and manufacturing of the 3D scanners continues to increase. Also when you get into ISO certified systems they also tend to be more expensive because of the added to cost to certify.
To learn more, schedule a virtual or on-site demonstration or have a service project quoted, fill out this quick form at bit.ly/371dkfH or contact us at 877-845-2700
If your mesh is accurate enough it should be good for resin 3D print to investment casting, CNC routing, and other more "artistic" pursuits. Of course building accurate models will generally take humans doing real work in CAD, and ideally some tools to allow taking dimensions off the point cloud / mesh.
Most CNC machines can't work with STL files. Some CNC routers do but mostly for organic work like statues. If you are reverse engineering mechanical parts you need to go to CAD first.
After watching many videos on scanners and the process, I can say that if I have to buy or get any help related to scanning, your team would be the first choice.
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Really great overview of some caveats in the space. Thanks for the detailed rundown.
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It is all so true. Thank you for explaining all this to the audience.
the only thing I'll disagree with is price.. yes the pricing IS going up but thats also because specs are getting better.. if you're looking at same specs that price is falling. however if you're looking for bleeding edge/ certain use cases will ALWAYS go up just because technology always is advancing :)
granted this was from 4 years ago.. so A LOT has changed in that time from a pricing standpoint haha
Yes the older technology is more affordable but at the same time the cost of components and manufacturing of the 3D scanners continues to increase. Also when you get into ISO certified systems they also tend to be more expensive because of the added to cost to certify.
Good information.
Doing great job, keep it up
Thanks, will do!
For software to cad try Fusion 360. Mesh to body.
mesh to body won't make the model any different. It will turn the faces and triangles into object, but it will still be the same nasty mesh behind.
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