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Polyworks Modeler
Polyworks Modeler
Polyworks Modeler is an industrial 3D software for processing RAW point cloud datasets into usable 3D ‘mesh’ polygonal models.
This products is suitable for downstream applications such as milling, 3d printing and reverse engineering. Plugins to all the major hardware manufacturers allow for real-time smoothing and curvature based filtering to produce the highest quality 3D models available.
Attributes
IMAlign Module
3D scan data is ‘real time’ interpolated to display a rendered surface allowing the user to quickly visualise what areas of a component have already been scanned. Furthermore powerful tools exist to move the 3d scanner into different locations around the part and then ‘align’ the datasets. Grouping of particular datasets and algorithms to fit these together allows the user to view statistics on the accuracy and fit of data, giving complete control and re-assurance as to the validity of datasets.
IMEdit
Powerful module to manipulate and edit 3d polygonal meshes by hole filling and optimising triangle structure in order that the models can be used directly for 3d printing, direct milling, or aerodynamic simulation software.
Polyworks has a novel way to create accurate NURBS surfaces on 3d mesh models, curves are first of laid down on top of the scan following the key profile shapes of the object. The Curves are then intersected to produce 4 or N sided surface patches and combined to produce a finished NURBS surface exportable as IGES or STEP.
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Polyworks Inspector
Polyworks Inspector
Polyworks Inspector is an industrial 3D metrology software with a strong focus on portable 3D scanning and probing applications.
A comprehensive inspection solution ideal for individual part reporting or full assembly reports, Polyworks inspector has many tools for industry alignment standards, freeform surface inspection and GD&T analysis.
Attributes
Align
The inspection of a component always begins with the alignment of a datum reference system defined either on the CAD model or 2D drawing. This alignment is probably the single most important part of quality control inspection as ‘poor’ or incorrect alignments can mean incorrect inspection and thus not giving engineers the correct feedback they need to make decisions. Polyworks has class leading alignment tools to align from:
- Surfaces or cross-sections allowing completely freeform fit or constrained in a particular axis or rotation.
- GD&T datum reference based alignments
- RPS – Reference Point System alignments
- Virtual Gauge alignments – Gap and Flush, caliper and air foil.
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Measure
The extraction of measured dimensions from either point cloud or polygonal models is at the core of the Inspector module. Define exact parameters for the accurate extraction of surface, boundary, and cross-sections measurements. Once defined these measurements can be saved into part inspection sequences to rapidly measure multiple components and produce consistent reports.
Polworks Inspector can measure:
- Surface, boundaries and cross-sections to nominal data
- GD&T dimensions and datums
- Real-time assembly guidance
- Advanced dimensions – Flush and Gap, Profile Radius, Airfoil measurement and thickness
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Report
Polyworks reporting module has advanced technology that enables graphics and inspection tables to be defined in a particular layout and format, defined by the end-user, to create reports bespoke to each company and exactly as they require the ‘look and feel’. This template is accurately repeated and updated for multiple part inspection requiring no user intervention by the operator.
Polworks Viewer offers a unique way to share inspection projects companywide without the need for additional software licences.
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Geomagic Wrap
GEOMAGIC WRAP
Scan – Process – Edit- Surface
SCAN IT, MESH IT, SURFACE IT. IN MINUTES
Geomagic Wrap is the perfect software solution to convert scan data from digitisers/3D scanners into usable 3D mesh models and surface models, for use in downstream 3D processes such as reverse engineering, 3d printing and quality control inspection.
Attributes
Revolutionise Your 3D Workflows
Geomagic Wrap enables users to transform point cloud data, probe data and imported 3D formats into 3D polygon meshes for use in manufacturing, analysis, design, entertainment, archeology and analysis.
Powerful Processing
Powerful point cloud processing tools quickly and easily clean large RAW point clouds before converting them into triangulated 3D mesh models. Extensive toolsets exist to analyse and repair triangulated surfaces to create clean watertight topology end exportable in neutral formats such as STL, OBJ, VRML and IGES.
Key Features
- Support for the industry’s widest range of non-contact 3D scanning and probe devices.
- Point cloud editing and fast creation of accurate polygonal models based on the 3D scan data.
- Powerful Remesh tool for fast, accurate create clean polygon models from dirty scan data.
- Polygon editing tools for hole filling, smoothing, patching and water tight model creation.
- Immediately use the data from Geomagic Wrap for 3D printing, rapid prototyping, and manufacturing.
- Extensive Exact Surfacing tools give more control over your surface quality and layout, and allows for total control over NURBS patch layout, surface quality, and continuity.
- Precise surfacing of the model into NURBS using the easy and comprehensive Exact Surfacing interface.
- File export formats include: WRP, IGES, X_T, SAT, PRC, Step, VDA, NEU, 3ds, dxf, ply, stl, wrl, obj
Auto-Surfacing
Geomagic Wrap has automated functions to create rapid Nurbs surfaces for those applications that require CAD surfaces such as IGES or STEP. This surfacing technique is particularly suited to organic 3D models such as archeology, buildings, art and sculpture.
Sector Suitability
Geomagic Control X
Geomagic Control X
Geomagic Control X is a comprehensive metrology software, focusing on the process of 3D scan to CAD comparison.
A simple, intuitive workflow enables managers to rapidly understand and provide information rich reporting, helping with quality gains in the manufacturing workflow.
GD&T and First Article inspection
Quickly create first article inspection reports with CAD based dimensioning tools that extract the relevant measurements from multiple components, every time the 3d scan data is replaced. Native CAD import of 3D models with GD&T definitions contained within the model at no extra cost.
Inspect Multiple Parts & Assemblies
Improve the ability to report issues across mulitple inspections of the same component with the ability to analyise history trends over time and from multiple scanning/probing devices. Undesrtand potential assembly issues with the ability to create alignments that match fit and assemblyof components.
Powerfully Communicate The Right Data To All Stakeholders
New powerful reporting tools creating graphically-rich content enables managers to quickly understand and learn quality concerns on component parts. Custom viewpoint control empowers the user to create reports that closely follow a traditional PDF or 2D paper drawing. Export your reports in a number of configurations and formats giving full flexibility to create a comprehensive management reporting system.
Nist-PTB certified results give you the confidence in your inspection process that has accountability and traceability.