Understanding Metal Additive Manufacturing - 2 — Lesson 4

This lesson covers the process of metal additive manufacturing, focusing on reverse engineering using Geomagic Design X software. It delves into the four main steps of data capturing using a 3D scanner: creating the project, aligning with a rotary table, synchronizing the rotary table with the camera and software, and editing the captured data. The lesson also demonstrates how to create a solid model from a scanned model, highlighting the use of different software tabs and the accuracy analyzer. An example of creating a model of a dome with a cavity is used to illustrate the process.

Video Highlights

00:31 - Explanation of the four steps in data capturing using a 3D scanner
07:14 - Demonstration of how to cut the object using a tool in Geomagic
14:39 - Explanation of how to create a tool and cut a pocket in the model in Geomagic
23:04 - Explanation of how to use the accuracy analyzer to check the accuracy of the dome and cavity
31:35 - Demonstration of how to create fillets in the model in Geomagic

Key Takeaways

- Reverse engineering in metal additive manufacturing involves creating a project, aligning with a rotary table, synchronizing the rotary table and camera, and editing the captured data.
- Geomagic Design X software is used for data capturing and creating solid models from scanned models.
- The accuracy analyzer tool in the software helps in checking the accuracy of the obtained model against the actual model.
- The process involves creating different parts of the model, like a dome and cavity, and ensuring they match the scanned model.