The Modeling Design of Plastic Ashtray Technology and Rapid Prototyping Technology Based on Reverse Engineering

2014 ◽  
Vol 889-890 ◽  
pp. 9-13
Author(s):  
Zhi Yang Li ◽  
Xiao Mei Wang ◽  
Yu Zhu ◽  
Ming Yu Huang ◽  
Hong Jun Ni
Keyword(s):  
Rapid Prototyping ◽  
Reverse Engineering ◽  
Geometric Modeling ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Coordinate Measuring Machine ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
Production Cycle ◽  
Engineering Technology ◽  
Surface Data ◽  
Measuring Machine

Reverse engineering is a process of using 3D geometric modeling method to reconstruct actual objects CAD model based on these points, which is used physical digital measuring equipment to measure the three-dimensional coordinates of points on the surface of the object accurately and rapidly. Based on reverse engineering technology as the theoretical basis, the paper used three-coordinate measuring machine to measure ashtray surface data. After data was be handled, which was used to reconstruct 3D entity in Pro/E software. Last, the 3D entity of ashtray was printed out through rapid prototyping machine, which can be achieved by physical sample to rapid manufacturing of products, shortening production cycle, reducing production costs.

Data Process for Reverse Engineering Technology

2012 ◽  
Vol 549 ◽  
pp. 1012-1016
Author(s):  
Hui Guo ◽  
Yan Hui Hu ◽  
Xiao Jing Li
Keyword(s):  
Reverse Engineering ◽  
Coordinate Measuring Machine ◽  
Complex Data ◽  
Practical Application ◽  
Engineering Technology ◽  
Data Process ◽  
Surface Data ◽  
Data Points ◽  
Measuring Machine ◽  
Fitting In

Reverse engineering has become an important tool for CAD model construction from the data points, measured by a coordinate measuring machine (CMM), of an existing part. However, due to special structure and complex topology relation, obtaining full surface data of a prototype is not an easy thing and should carry out complex data process procedure to get global model. The paper presents a method for pre-processing data points for curve fitting in reverse engineering. The proposed method has been developed to process the measured data points before fitting into a B-spline form. The method is implemented and used for a practical application in reverse engineering. The result of the reconstruction proves the viability of the proposed method for integration with current commercial CAD systems.

Application of Reverse Engineering Technology in Constructing Prototype Surface

2010 ◽  
Vol 34-35 ◽  
pp. 1154-1158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dong Man Yu ◽  
Xiao Jing Li ◽  
Yi Xiong ◽  
Zhi Hua Gao
Keyword(s):  
Reverse Engineering ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Measurement Data ◽  
Coordinate Measuring Machine ◽  
Physical Object ◽  
Noise Elimination ◽  
Engineering Technology ◽  
Measuring Machine ◽  
Processing Of Measurement Data ◽  
Three Dimensional Coordinate

Reverse engineering (RE) plays an important role in accelerating product research and borrowing ideals from other manufacturers. This paper describes the whole RE process from origin point acquisition to data processing for better point quality. Based on RE system of a toy prototype, a fine surface reconstruction module is developed. Measurement data are acquired by scanning the physical object using three-dimensional coordinate measuring machine (CMM) and an optical scanning device. After the establishment of the model, data process for prototype, includes noise elimination, data interpolation, data smoothing, data filtering, data splicing and surface reconstructing, are conducted subsequently. Through processing of measurement data, the authors succeed in creating a CAD model and fabrication of the product in stereo lithography apparatus (SLA) machine.

Evaluation of Parts Produced by a Novel Additive Manufacturing Process

2013 ◽  
Vol 315 ◽  
pp. 63-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Fahad ◽  
Neil Hopkinson
Keyword(s):  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
Rapid Prototyping ◽  
Manufacturing Process ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Coordinate Measuring Machine ◽  
Layer By Layer ◽  
Nylon 12 ◽  
Measuring Machine ◽  
End Use

Rapid prototyping refers to building three dimensional parts in a tool-less, layer by layer manner using the CAD geometry of the part. Additive Manufacturing (AM) is the name given to the application of rapid prototyping technologies to produce functional, end use items. Since AM is relatively new area of manufacturing processes, various processes are being developed and analyzed for their performance (mainly speed and accuracy). This paper deals with the design of a new benchmark part to analyze the flatness of parts produced on High Speed Sintering (HSS) which is a novel Additive Manufacturing process and is currently being developed at Loughborough University. The designed benchmark part comprised of various features such as cubes, holes, cylinders, spheres and cones on a flat base and the build material used for these parts was nylon 12 powder. Flatness and curvature of the base of these parts were measured using a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) and the results are discussed in relation to the operating parameters of the process.The result show changes in the flatness of part with the depth of part in the bed which is attributed to the thermal gradient within the build envelope during build.

Modeling Design and Rapid Prototyping Manufacture of Cream Bottle Based on Handheld Laser Scanning

2015 ◽  
Vol 752-753 ◽  
pp. 1301-1306 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xing Xing Wang ◽  
Jin Dong Wei ◽  
Yi Pei ◽  
Yu Zhu ◽  
Hong Jun Ni
Keyword(s):  
Rapid Prototyping ◽  
Reverse Engineering ◽  
Laser Scanning ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Laser Scanner ◽  
Dimensional Model ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Engineering Technology ◽  
Cloud Data ◽  
Improve Efficiency

Reverse Engineering (RE) and Rapid Prototyping (RP) were used for manufacturing cream bottle. Points cloud data of cream bottle was accessed by handheld laser scanner firstly. Then, points cloud data was handed by Imageware software and the three-dimensional model was formed by Solidworks software. Finally, the entity model was manufacturing by RP machine. In the research, rapid prototyping was combined with reverse engineering technology, manufacturing cycle was shorten, production requirements, improve efficiency and other advantages were met.

Modeling and Numerical Control Machining of the Mould of a Rearview Mirror of a Motorcycle Based on the Reverse Engineering Technology

2012 ◽  
Vol 215-216 ◽  
pp. 664-668
Author(s):  
Yong Xiang Gao
Keyword(s):  
Reverse Engineering ◽  
Surface Reconstruction ◽  
Coordinate Measuring Machine ◽  
Numerical Control ◽  
Engineering Technology ◽  
Numerical Control Machining ◽  
Modeling Environment ◽  
Data Points ◽  
Measuring Machine ◽  
Rearview Mirror

The Reverse Engineering Technology (RET) is extensively employed in the realm of product designing. In this paper, a Three-coordinate Measuring Machine is utilized first to measure the data points of the rearview mirror of a motorcycle, then under UG modeling environment, surface reconstruction is conducted, and lastly procedures like mold splitting and mold core machining are finished upon exercising the Moldwizard Module of UG software. In short, the application of the RET greatly shortened the period of product designing and manufacturing.

Reverse Engineering of Quadric Surfaces Employing Three-Dimensional Laser Scanning

1994 ◽  
Vol 208 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
C Bradley ◽  
G W Vickers ◽  
M Milroy
Keyword(s):  
Reverse Engineering ◽  
Laser Scanning ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Laser Scanner ◽  
Coordinate Measuring Machine ◽  
Complex Surface ◽  
Free Form ◽  
Surface Patches ◽  
Measuring Machine ◽  
Free Form Surfaces

A software package for the reverse engineering of surface forms commonly found in manufactured objects is presented. An object's surface is digitized using a three-dimensional, laser-based scanner that produces accurate and copious data files. Complex surface forms are reconstructed by interactively segmenting the multiple-surface patches, invoking the appropriate surface modelling routine and transferring the resulting surfaces to a CAD package via a standard IGES entity. Examples of the accuracy of the laser scanner data, and software algorithms for modelling planes, cylinders, cones and spheres, are presented by performing comparisons with results generated by a coordinate measuring machine. The paper concentrates on the novel software process to model the principal quadric forms; however, the program's capabilities do extend to free-form surfaces.

scholarly journals Enabling Technology for Remote Prosthetic Alignment Tuning

2021 ◽  
Vol 186 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 659-664
Author(s):  
David A Boone ◽  
Sarah R Chang
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
Learning Algorithm ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Coordinate Measuring Machine ◽  
Software Application ◽  
Prosthetic Socket ◽  
Prosthetic Alignment ◽  
Prosthesis Alignment ◽  
Alignment Tool ◽  
Measuring Machine

ABSTRACT Introduction This research has resulted in a system of sensors and software for effectively adjusting prosthetic alignment with digital numeric control. We called this suite of technologies the Prosthesis Smart Alignment Tool (ProSAT) system. Materials and Methods The ProSAT system has three components: a prosthesis-embedded sensor, an alignment tool, and an Internet-connected alignment expert system application that utilizes machine learning to analyze prosthetic alignment. All components communicate via Bluetooth. Together, they provide for numerically controlled prosthesis alignment adjustment. The ProSAT components help diagnose and guide the correction of very subtle, difficult-to-see imbalances in dynamic gait. The sensor has been cross-validated against kinetic measurement in a gait laboratory, and bench testing was performed to validate the performance of the tool while adjusting a prosthetic socket based on machine learning analyses from the software application. Results The three-dimensional alignment of the prosthetic socket was measured pre- and postadjustment from two fiducial points marked on the anterior surface of the prosthetic socket. A coordinate measuring machine was used to derive an alignment angular offset from vertical for both conditions: pre- and postalignment conditions. Of interest is the difference in the angles between conditions. The ProSAT tool is only controlling the relative change made to the alignment, not an absolute position or orientation. Target alignments were calculated by the machine learning algorithm in the ProSAT software, based on input of kinetic data samples representing the precondition and where a real prosthetic misalignment condition was known a priori. Detected misalignments were converted by the software to a corrective adjustment in the prosthesis alignment being tested. We demonstrated that a user could successfully and quickly achieve target postalignment change within an average of 0.1°. Conclusions The accuracy of a prototype ProSAT system has been validated for controlled alignment changes by a prosthetist. Refinement of the ergonomic form and technical function of the hardware and clinical usability of the mobile software application are currently being completed with benchtop experiments in advance of further human subject testing of alignment efficiency, accuracy, and user experience.

Towards Combining Digitization Techniques in the Generation of Reverse Engineering Data Sets

1999 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. J. Rolls ◽  
W. ElMaraghy ◽  
H. ElMaraghy
Keyword(s):  
Reverse Engineering ◽  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Laser Scanning ◽  
Single Point ◽  
Laser Scanner ◽  
Coordinate Measuring Machine ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Error Characterization ◽  
Measuring Machine

Abstract Reverse engineering (RE), may be defined as the process of generating computer aided design models (CAD) from existing or prototype parts. The process has been used for many years in industry. It has markedly increased in implementation in the past few years, primarily due to the introduction of rapid part digitization technologies. Current industrial applications include CAD model construction from artisan geometry, such as in automotive body styling, the generation of custom fits to human surfaces, and quality control. This paper summarizes the principles of operation behind many commercially available part digitization technologies, and discusses techniques involved in part digitization using a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) and laser scanner. An overall error characterization of the laser scanning digitization process is presented for a particular scanner. This is followed by a discussion of the merits and considerations involved in generating combined data sets with characteristics indicative of the design intent of specific part features. Issues in facilitating the assembly, or registration, of the different types of data into a single point set are discussed.

Evaluation of Actual Geometric Tolerances Using Coordinate Measuring Machine Data

1989 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. H. ElMaraghy ◽  
Z. Wu ◽  
H. A. ElMaraghy
Keyword(s):  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Measurement Data ◽  
Simulated Data ◽  
Coordinate Measuring Machine ◽  
Optimization Techniques ◽  
Test Cases ◽  
Tolerance Zone ◽  
Geometric Tolerances ◽  
Measuring Machine

Abstract This paper focuses on the development of a procedure and algorithms for the systematic comparison of geometric variations of measured features with their specified geometric tolerances. To automate the inspection of mechanical parts, it is necessary to analyze the measurement data captured by coordinate measuring machines (CMM) in order to detect out-of-tolerance conditions. A procedure for determining the geometric tolerances from the measured three dimensional coordinates on the surface of a cylindrical feature is presented. This procedure follows the definitions of the geometric tolerances used in the current Standards, and is capable of determining the value of each geometric tolerance from the composite 3-D data. The developed algorithms adopt the minimum tolerance zone criterion. Nonlinear numerical optimization techniques are used to fit the data to the minimum tolerance zone. Two test cases are given in the paper which demonstrate the successful determination of geometric tolerances from given simulated data.

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