{"id":811,"date":"2011-06-07T18:27:22","date_gmt":"2011-06-07T18:27:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sldtech.com\/\/?p=811"},"modified":"2011-06-07T18:31:48","modified_gmt":"2011-06-07T18:31:48","slug":"reverse-engineering-with-spaceclaim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sldtech.com\/?p=811","title":{"rendered":"Reverse Engineering with ANSYS SpaceClaim"},"content":{"rendered":"

Remarkable, intuitive, and exciting <\/strong>ZScanner\u00ae <\/a>technology is catching the eye of ambitious artists, designers, and engineers. Because they are handheld and self-positioning, these 3D Scanners seem easy enough to operate by a simple “point-and-click” execution. However, implementing the technology is a multifaceted process, and it is best if users have the proper knowledge of its operation.<\/p>\n

Becoming familiar with the technology behind “self-positioning” and the correct use of \u00a0the reflective targets is crucial. Targets can be randomly placed, but must cover the complete surface geometry of an object in order to perform a comprehensive scan. To employ the scan correctly, the user must “paint” the object, recording the entire surface with the ZScanner’s triocular cameras.<\/p>\n

ZScanner cameras record patterns it can recognize, created by the positioning of the targets. \u00a0These patterns are then translated into a polygon mesh. Once an object is scanned, the file created must be imported into computer-aided design software. ZScan\u2122 software, which is included with the scanner, can automatically replicate an .stl file for import into a 3D CAD software package.<\/p>\n

ANSYS SpaceClaim is the best 3D software solution for designers and engineers who want to output to a 3-D printer for collaboration with other team members.\u00a0A 3-dimensional scan of a part will have a much lower resolution than an actual solid part.\u00a0 Therefore, knowing how to re-build your scan data is essential. The re-build process requires an experienced eye for the geometry of the part\u00a0in order to replicate it accurately. ANSYS SpaceClaim simplifies this process, with its state-of-the-art, intuitive tool-kit.<\/p>\n

In ANSYS SpaceClaim’s sketch-mode, experienced engineers and designers can split, maneuver, edit and re-build the scan geometry until it is identical to the solid piece. It is necessary that the user thoroughly understand the skill required for re-drawing a part, and how to quickly and efficiently operate ANSYS SpaceClaim’s Pull, Move, Fill, and Drag tools.<\/p>\n

The following video explains in more detail how this process is accomplished.<\/p>\n

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