Accuracy
Agreement of a measurement with a reference under defined conditions.
3D ING / KNOWLEDGE
A good result starts
with the right questions.
Understand the difference between capture, measurement and model preparation. With a clear goal it is easier to choose the scanner, software and workflow.
01 / Understanding specifications
Accuracy is not
the same as resolution.
Three data properties. Each answers a different question.
Resolution
The ability to distinguish detail.
Point spacing
The density of captured data.
A denser mesh does not by itself mean a more accurate measurement. When comparing, consider the scanning method, object size and the manufacturer's test conditions.
02 / Reverse engineering
From a physical object to a CAD model.
Scanning creates geometric data. After alignment and cleaning, we prepare a mesh model from it. Design work often also requires reconstructing surfaces and features in CAD software. STL, OBJ and PLY are useful formats for further processing; exporting a mesh does not by itself create a parametric CAD model.
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- 01Capture
Geometric data of the object.
- 02Processing
Alignment and cleaning.
- 03Mesh
A model for further processing.
- 04CAD
Reconstruction of surfaces and features.
03 / Project preparation
Describe the part, surface and desired result.
Before choosing equipment, gather the object's dimensions, material, surface condition, smallest relevant feature and required tolerance. Access to individual surfaces, whether the part can be turned, and the software and format for further work also matter. For demanding surfaces, an assessment on a representative sample makes sense.
- Object
- Dimensions, material, surface condition and accessibility.
- Requirements
- Smallest relevant feature and required tolerance.
- Further work
- Software, output format and purpose of the data.
04 / Next step
Same capture.
Different purposes.
Let the equipment follow the end use of the data.
Documentation
Use the manual for your exact model.
MQ, MT and MT Gen2 are separate models. When you start, use the manual for your model and check the document version. The manufacturer's original manuals and brochures are collected below.
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3D ING / Talk about your project
Show us the task.
Let's find the right solution.
What do you want to scan and what result do you need?
Describe the object, its size, material and the intended use of the data. Together we can clarify the basis for choosing equipment.
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