Example 1: 2-D Print Generation
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Problem: In this situation, a 2-Dimensional part print needed to be produced based on the geometry of a one-of-a-kind physical part. Because the physical part couldn’t be damaged during the measurement process, the situation called for a non-destructive measurement technique.
Process: The process used to fulfill this customer’s needs incorporated the use of both traditional CMM technologies (for tight toleranced, critical features), as well as non-contact laser scanning. All of the geometrical information was gathered, and associated together in 3D space forming a fully digital representation of the physical part.
Solution: Planar cross-sections were then cut through the measured data. This provided the needed 2-Dimensional profile’s needed to fully define all features of the part. These sections are laid out on a part print, and fully dimensioned in accordance with traditional dimensioning guidelines. The delivered product can be exported into any generic CAD format (including IGES, DXF, DWG, etc..) and can be delivered via the customer’s preferred method (internet, email, FTP, CD-ROM).
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