A common problem in manufacturing: you have a physical part, but its production has ceased or the CAD drawings are lost. What to do? The answer is: Reverse Engineering.
This process involves using laser scanners to create an exact digital twin of a physical object. The process consists of the following stages:
- Scanning: Measuring the object surface with devices like FARO Design ScanArm.
- Mesh Creation: Converting the point cloud into a triangular mesh model.
- CAD Modeling: Building a parametric CAD model over the mesh in Geomagic Design X software.
This method is the fastest and most accurate way to restore old automotive parts, analyze competitor products, or reproduce molds.