Originally Posted by imserv This process produces very good results for parts that have a decorative or artistic function. rifle stocks, hand rests, grips, packing nests, statuary and sculptures are examples of common applications for surface scanning.
For producing strictly mechanical components, it is better to draw the part details using traditional wireframe or 3D modeling Cad. A reamed or tapped hole is not a good candidate for surface scanning.
Fred Smith - IMService
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Great information Fred, but can you explain some more? Rick says that he already has a CNC mill with servo motors. Does your solution require the use of your controller? Would Rick have to rebuild the electrical part of his machine to get your solution to work.
I have a 4 axis router running MACH2 and a Xylotex board. If your probe would run on my system with easy to use software, I'm ready to purchase today! (or maybe tomorrow, once I get approval from the wife)
Thanks
Trent