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Dr Jonathan Zyzalo – Fuji Xerox 3D support specialist, provides expertise in both scanning and software.
Here, he reviews the Geomagic scanning software solutions.
Fuji Xerox (NZ) is the distributor of Kreon 3D
scanning technology and 3D Systems scanning
software in New Zealand. The Kreon 3D scanning
arm enables users to generate high-quality 3D
images from physical objects with speed and
precision to 22um (probed) and 42um (noncontact).
Professionals involved in the design,
reverse engineering and inspection of parts and
products use the Kreon arm in conjunction with
Geomagic software. Components of the Geomagic
software suite designed for reverse engineering,
quality control and design are DesignX (DX) and
ControlX (CX).
Reverse engineering software
Geomagic DesignX is comprehensive reverse
engineering software that combines history-based
CAD with 3D Scan data processing. It is built for
converting 3D scan data into high-quality feature
based CAD models.
DesignX allows designers to create products that
cannot be made without reverse engineering.
Part designs that require a customised fit with
the human body such as artificial limbs, personalised
grips, etc. Recreate complex geometry
that cannot be measured any other way. Capture
digital libraries of stock parts for use when needed
without having to keep physical spares.
Inspection software
Geomagic ControlX (CX) is a comprehensive
inspection automation platform for streamlining
in-line and repetitive inspection processes. This
feature-rich software platform can program CAD
comparison, GD&T and go/no-go operations to be
performed automatically on any type of part.
The market is shifting to scan-based and
CAD-based inspection methods. With CX, you can
create purpose-built inspection processes utilising
CAD data that do exactly what you need. You can
run on-screen guided inspection routines that allow
different operators to follow the same procedure
on every inspection. The on-screen prompts
logically guide the operator through each required
measurement with live data results to ensure
features are correctly measured. Use a CAD file as
your reference or if that is not available, scan an
actual part as a reference.
CX has a powerful, easy to use, visual scripting
language that automate scan processes. This
dramatically speeds up the processing of acquired
data sets. Parts can come off an assembly line
for quality inspection, be clamped to a jig, then
scanned and aligned, ready to probe with instant
data results on-screen. At the click of a button an
inspection report can be generated and exported.
The report template is highly customisable to
suit a company’s requirements. Hours of manual
inspection and report writing can be reduced to
minutes with this solution.
Geomagic ControlX has geometry calculation
algorithms that have been tested by America’s
NIST, Britain’s NPL and independently certified by
Germany’s PTB metrology authority as Class 1
accuracy.
Fuji Xerox NZ is showcasing 3D scanning solutions
at EMEX in May. Watch a live product demonstration
at stand 4048.
Its combination of mesh editing, point cloud
processing and advanced surface modelling,
allows you to scan virtually anything and create
manufacturing-ready designs.
DesignX (DX) has familiar history-based feature
trees and uses a user interface layout found in
all major CAD programs. It is intuitive to use with
helpful popup explanations. It has automated
feature extraction for scan data allowing a
combination of solid bodies and mesh-fit surfaces
for rapid remodelling. There are examples online
plus expert help and support from the team at Fuji
Xerox NZ.
Equip your CAD department by adding 3D
scanning and reverse engineering into your regular
design process. DX has a great feature called
LiveTransfer that outputs complete models with
feature trees in to most popular CAD software
packages. There is even a direct plugin for
SolidWorks.
30 April 2018