When the product or industrial parts (metal parts, tools and moulds, prototypes, injection moulded and casted parts) needs 3D model, our engineers can use the GOM ATOS 3D scanner to generate the part data which can be used by CAD/CAM. After the reverse engineering the model will be represented by a 3D CAD data with the surface geometrical errors in a high resolution dense point cloud or polygon mesh surface (.stl file). Optionally surface or solid CAD model can also be available. All dimensions automatically will be transformed into a common coordinate system. Due the process the model can be redesigned, the shape can be modified (ideal method for scanning of broken, worn, damaged tools and for reproduction). It is possible to export the model in common standard formats, like .iges, .step or in special cases in feature and history based parametrical native formats, like SolidWorks .sldprt, Pro/E .prt, Siemens-UGS NX .prt file. In most cases the .iges file is perfect for importing and editing in any CAD/CAM system.
With this high-end optical 3D scanner the forms 3D precise and accurate digitalizing can be done. The object can be any material including glass. Shiny objects will be temporary covered by a very thin layer of white powder for the period of scanning process, to obtain better scan quality. It is possible to scan huge objects with the help of reference points.