Typically our customers will follow either an as-built (very accurate) or design intent (dimension driven) modeling method. Artec Space Spider was used for rapid digitization, and the part was quickly and accurately modeled in Geomagic Design X using a unique hybrid modeling approach. To begin work, the original casting was 3D scanned and reverse engineered. In this process they found a specific steering knuckle that was of value to the project, and the customer needed to digitize and capture the design for further modification and production in a lightweight material. In order to speed time-to-market, a range of components and systems from vehicles on the market today were selected and combined to complete a working prototype. In this case our customer was developing a specialized autonomous-driving, light-duty vehicle. The result? Greatly improved overall final part quality, accuracy, and repeatability.įor this workflow example, we replicated a real customer project, but generalized the details. The total solution provides unique insight into successful production in a complex manufacturing process. With Control X, more people in your organization can measure faster, more often, more completely, and anywhere.
GEOMAGIC DESIGN X TUTORIAL BOOK PORTABLE
Geomagic Control X from 3D Systems is industrial metrology software which enables root cause analysis and correction for manufacturing, as 3D scan – native software, Control X is an ideal solution for metrology with portable measurement devices. Artec 3D’s proprietary “target free” algorithms allow the scanner to track the object by its shape and color alone. With plug and play operation, Space Spider scans objects easily, without complicated preparation and extensive user training, allowing customers to digitize parts anywhere. Reduction in finishing cost with reduced secondary machining operationsĪrtec Space Spider is an ultra-high-resolution handheld 3D scanner that excels at precisely capturing small objects and complex details for dimensional inspection.Close working relationship with a foundry, and analysis of the casting process nets finished parts which exceed foundry expectations with minimum iterations (one).27% reduction in cost with a 10% increase in total accuracy.Refining the additively-manufactured, tool-less pattern process with 3D scanning and inspection nets improved results with minimum iterations (one).Corrective investigations are challenging to perform, unless a systematic approach is taken with the proper toolsĪrtec 3D Space Spider scanner and Geomagic® Control X™ metrology and quality management software by 3D Systems Multistage manufacturing can introduce uncertainty and process deviation which accumulate into end part results which are not accurate. In our workflow example below, we demonstrate how Artec Space Spider & Geomagic software together provided total shape capture and analysis on 3D printed wax casting patterns and cast parts, at all stages in the design, prove out, and manufacturing process. Depending on the complexity and nature of the part being manufactured, the real workflow can have many tuning loops and feedback. Each one being key to producing high quality parts. Design, Manufacture, Inspect is a generalized way to consider process, stages and responsibilities. Most manufactured goods follow a common process through their lifecycle to production. Additive manufacturing is no exception and yet tools to track these elements for this production methodology have lagged behind. Oftentimes significant tuning of the new process is required the first time a contract manufacturer attempts production in order to understand elements such as shrinkage, surface finish and repeatability. Scanning and inspective additively-manufactured parts results in reduced costs, minimized iterations, and improved accuracy and quality.Īs new production technologies evolve new technical challenges arise in manufacturing the best possible part.