LASER-BASED SYSTEM FOR REVERSE ENGINEERING

Citation
Y. Hosni et L. Ferreira, LASER-BASED SYSTEM FOR REVERSE ENGINEERING, Computers & industrial engineering, 26(2), 1994, pp. 387-394
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Computer Application, Chemistry & Engineering","Computer Science Interdisciplinary Applications","Engineering, Industrial
ISSN journal
03608352
Volume
26
Issue
2
Year of publication
1994
Pages
387 - 394
Database
ISI
SICI code
0360-8352(1994)26:2<387:LSFRE>2.0.ZU;2-X
Abstract
The reverse engineering process involves the use of 3D data to manufac ture a part. A crucial element in the reverse engineering process is o btaining 3D data of the part or its CAD model. The paper describes a l aser-based system for reverse engineering. The laser scanning system p erforms the crucial role of capturing the geometric details of the obj ect. This data can then be processed by routines to accurately define the object. This definition can then be used to manufacture a replica of the part or scaled object. Also addressed in the paper are issues f or integrating the laser scanner with other stages in the product deve lopment and manufacturing cycle. This paper is an outcome of ongoing r esearch aimed at manufacturing heat resistant tiles for the space shut tle to fit cavities created due to damaged or lost tiles after each sp ace mission.