Reverse Engineering Approach for Object with Free-Form Surfaces Using Standard Surface-Solid Parametric CAD System

2009 ◽  
Vol 147-149 ◽  
pp. 706-711 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrzej Łukaszewicz ◽  
Kanstantsin Miatliuk
Keyword(s):  
Coordinate Measuring Machine ◽  
Free Form ◽  
Cad System ◽  
Solid Models ◽  
Middle Range ◽  
Feature Based ◽  
Measuring Machine ◽  
Cloud Of Points ◽  
Free Form Surfaces ◽  
Modelling Process

In this paper the reverse modelling process for mapping and reconstructing the geometric characteristics of element with free-form surfaces as virtual CAD model is described. The basic approach in reverse modelling process in middle range standard parametric 3D modeler such as SolidWorks system is presented. The digitizing process was performed on the coordinate measuring machine. Using surface-solid modelling tools the virtual solid models were created. They are based on prepareing 3D curves from cloud of points as a sectional profiles. As the next step, it is possible to realize various CAx applications based on 3D feature-based model. In our case an abrasive wear of rotor blade was estimated.

Research on Digital Modeling about Free-Form Surface with Holes Based on Coordinate Measuring Machine

2011 ◽  
Vol 287-290 ◽  
pp. 2805-2809
Author(s):  
Ming Yu Huang ◽  
Xiu Juan Wu ◽  
Zhong Shi Jia ◽  
Hong Jun Ni ◽  
Jing Jing Lv ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Point Cloud ◽  
Coordinate Measuring Machine ◽  
Free Form ◽  
Model Reconstruction ◽  
Contact Measurement ◽  
Digital Modeling ◽  
Measuring Machine ◽  
Fast Reconstruction ◽  
Free Form Surface ◽  
Free Form Surfaces

Data acquisition and model reconstruction of free-form surfaces with holes were been studied, based on coordinate measuring machines. First, the structural process of the parts was analyzed, the method of combinate contact measurement with non-contact measurement were used to get point cloud; Then the point cloud were been preprocessed, feature curve extracted and solid modeled; Finally, the restructure model was been quality assessed and accuracy assessed. Using the measurement of combinated contact and non-contact can also meet both the precision requirement of key part and the fast reconstruction requirement of non-critical part, which has great significance on that part to fast and accurate reconstruction.

Assessment of Free-Form Surfaces’ Reconstruction Accuracy

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 303-312 ◽  
Author(s):  
Artur Wójcik ◽  
Magdalena Niemczewska-Wójcik ◽  
Jerzy Sładek
Keyword(s):  
Accuracy Assessment ◽  
Coordinate Measuring Machine ◽  
System Structure ◽  
Free Form ◽  
Correction Algorithm ◽  
Reconstruction Accuracy ◽  
Machining Center ◽  
Cad Cam ◽  
Measuring Machine ◽  
Free Form Surfaces

AbstractThe paper presents the problem of assessing the accuracy of reconstructing free-form surfaces in the CMM/CAD/CAM/CNC systems. The system structure comprises a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) PMM 12106 equipped with a contact scanning probe, a 3-axis Arrow 500 Vertical Machining Center, QUINDOS software and Catia software. For the purpose of surface digitalization, a radius correction algorithm was developed. The surface reconstructing errors for the presented system were assessed and analysed with respect to offset points. The accuracy assessment exhibit error values in the reconstruction of a free-form surface in a range of ± 0.02 mm, which, as it is shown by the analysis, result from a systematic error.

scholarly journals The accuracy of calculating form deviations of selected free-form surfaces

Mechanik ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 90 (11) ◽  
pp. 1035-1037
Author(s):  
Marek Magdziak ◽  
Andrzej Kawalec
Keyword(s):  
Coordinate Measuring Machine ◽  
Measuring System ◽  
Free Form ◽  
Experimental Investigations ◽  
Simulation Studies ◽  
Numerical Investigations ◽  
Measuring Machine ◽  
Coordinate Measurements ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Free Form Surfaces

The possible reason for the incorrect form deviations calculated using an algorithm available in the selected software of coordinate measuring machine was identified. This method is available in the Calypso software and it is based on local deviations calculated at nominal points. The analysis was made for the selected examples of free-form surfaces. There are presented the results of numerical investigations based on simulations of coordinate measurements of selected object. The measured points were generated with assumed values of scatter in relation to the nominal profiles of the analyzed product. The simulations were made using 3 selected methods for computing the form deviations and various distances between the measured points. In order to verify the results of simulation studies there were made experimental investigations. The experimental investigations were done using selected coordinate measuring system and chosen measurement parameters. The results of performed measurements confirm the simulation results.

Real Time Machinability Analysis of Free Form Surfaces on the GPU

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mikola Lysenko ◽  
Keyvan Rahmani ◽  
Roshan D’Souza
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Graphics Processing Units ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Free Form ◽  
Complex Objects ◽  
Cad System ◽  
Solid Models ◽  
Early Design Stages ◽  
Graphics Processing ◽  
Free Form Surfaces

In this paper a new hardware accelerated method is presented to evaluate the machinability of free-form surfaces. This method works on tessellated models that are commonly used by CAD systems to render three-dimensional shaded images of solid models. Modern Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) can be programmed in hardware to accelerate specialized rendering techniques. In this research, we have developed new algorithms that utilize the programmability of GPUs to evaluate machinability of free-form surfaces. The method runs in real time on fairly inexpensive hardware (<$600), and performs well regardless of the surface type. The complexity of the method is dictated by the size of the projected view of the model. The proposed method can be used as a plug-in in a CAD system to evaluate manufacturability of a part at early design stages. The efficiency and the speed of the proposed method are demonstrated on some complex objects.

Real-Time Machinability Analysis of Free Form Surfaces on the GPU

2009 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mikola Lysenko ◽  
Roshan D’Souza ◽  
Keyvan Rahmani
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Graphics Processing Units ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Free Form ◽  
Complex Objects ◽  
Cad System ◽  
Solid Models ◽  
Aided Design ◽  
Free Form Surfaces

In this paper a new hardware accelerated method is presented to evaluate the machinability of free-form surfaces. This method works on tessellated models that are commonly used by computer aided design (CAD) systems to render three-dimensional shaded images of solid models. Modern graphics processing units (GPUs) can be programed in hardware to accelerate specialized rendering techniques. In this research, we have developed new algorithms that utilize the programmability of GPUs to evaluate the machinability of free-form surfaces. The method runs in real-time on fairly inexpensive hardware (<$600), and performs well regardless of the surface type. The complexity of the method is dictated by the size of the projected view of the model. The proposed method can be used as a plug-in in a CAD system to evaluate the manufacturability of a part at early design stages. The efficiency and the speed of the proposed method are demonstrated on some complex objects.

Manufacturing Signature: An Aeronautical Case Study

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Ascione ◽  
W. Polini ◽  
G. Moroni ◽  
S. Petro`
Keyword(s):  
Manufacturing Process ◽  
Coordinate Measuring Machine ◽  
Free Form ◽  
Process Conditions ◽  
Form Error ◽  
Industrial Case Study ◽  
Local Deviation ◽  
Measuring Machine ◽  
Free Form Surfaces

Generally manufacturing processes are subjected to unpredictable variations, affecting process conditions, that yields manufactured parts characterized by geometric errors. This is due to the variability of the manufacturing conditions and to the behavior of the tools used in the manufacturing process (wear, thermal expansion or elastic deformation). Therefore, even if two part produced by the same manufacturing process have different local deviation, these are similar; this subject in literature is addressed as “Manufacturing Signature” (MS). In this work an approach to evaluate the form error of a free-form surface with profile tolerances by modeling the manufacturing signature is proposed. An industrial case study is discussed: an aeronautical component with free-form surfaces. Based on discrete data acquired by a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), the manufacturing signature model is created, discussed and used to analyze the Manufacturing process.

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 Selection of the Best Model of Distribution of Measurement Points in Contact Coordinate Measurements of Free-Form Surfaces of Products

Sensors ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (24) ◽  
pp. 5346 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marek Magdziak
Keyword(s):  
Coordinate Measuring Machine ◽  
New Method ◽  
Free Form ◽  
Experimental Investigations ◽  
Accuracy Of Measurements ◽  
Measuring Machine ◽  
Coordinate Measurements ◽  
Free Form Surface ◽  
Free Form Surfaces ◽  
Selection Of

The article presents a new method for determining the distribution of measurement points, which can be used in the case of contact coordinate measurements of curvilinear surfaces of products. The developed method is based on multi-criteria decision analysis. In the case of the new method, the selection of the distribution of measurement points on free-form surfaces is carried out based on the analysis of five different criteria. The selection of the best model of the distribution of measurement points results from the accuracy of coordinate measurements, the time needed to complete measurement tasks, the number of measurement points, the accuracy of the substitute surface representing the measured free-form surface and the area where measurement points are located. The purpose of using the developed method of the distribution of measurement points is to increase the performance of coordinate measurements primarily by increasing the automation of strategy planning of measurements of curvilinear surfaces and improving the accuracy of measurements of free-form surfaces of products. The new method takes into account various aspects of coordinate measurements to determine the final model of the distribution of measurement points on measured surfaces of products, thereby increasing the probability of the proper determination (i.e., identifying the highest deviations of a product) of the location of measurement points on the surfaces of a measured object. The paper presents an example of the application of the created method, which concerns the selection of the best model of the distribution of measurement points on a selected free-form surface. This example is based on, among others, the results of experimental investigations, which were carried out by using the ACCURA II coordinate measuring machine equipped with the VAST XXT measuring probe and the Calypso measurement software. The results of investigations indicate a significant reduction in time of coordinate measurements of products when using the new method for determining the distribution of measurement points. However, shortening the time of coordinate measurements does not reduce their accuracy.

Comparison of GA, ACO algorithm, and PSO algorithm for path optimization on free-form surfaces using coordinate measuring machines

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yueping Chen ◽  
Naiqi Shang
Keyword(s):  
Optimization Algorithm ◽  
Ant Colony Algorithm ◽  
Ant Colony ◽  
Path Optimization ◽  
Inspection Time ◽  
Free Form ◽  
Coordinate Measuring Machines ◽  
Ant Colony Optimization Algorithm ◽  
Measuring Machine ◽  
Free Form Surfaces

Abstract Coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) play an important role in modern manufacturing and inspection technologies. However, the inspection process of a CMM is recognized as time-consuming work. The low efficiency of coordinate measuring machines has given rise to new inspection strategies and methods, including path optimization. This study describes the optimization of an inspection path on free-form surfaces using three different algorithms: an ant colony optimization algorithm, a genetic algorithm, and a particle swarm optimization algorithm. The optimized sequence of sampling points is obtained in MATLAB R2020b software and tested on a Leitz Reference HP Bridge Type Coordinate Measuring Machine produced by HEXAGON. This study compares the performance of the three algorithms in theoretical and practical conditions. The results demonstrate that the use of the three algorithms can result in a collision-free path being found automatically and reduce the inspection time. However, owing to the different optimization methodologies, the optimized processes and optimized times of the three algorithms, as well as the optimized paths, are different. The results indicate that the ant colony algorithm has better performance for the path optimization of free-form surfaces.

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