Problem:
Lifetime Hoan was interested in updating the design of one of their manual can openers (Figure 1), however there were no drawings of the existing parts.
Traditional Method:
Hand measurements are normally used to pull off dimensions and radiuses. However, the complex shapes and angles were not features that could be accurately measured by hand.
NeoMetrix Solution:
- Laser scan each component with Konica-Minolta Range 7 Scanner.
- Rapidform XOR used to align and merge multiple scans.
- Each component solid modeled based upon scanned data.
- All parts transferred to Solidworks for inclusion in final assembly. (Figure 2).
Benefits of NeoMetrix Solution:
3D scanning allows for the rapid capture of complex shapes, so that final CAD model development will be accurate to the original.
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Figure 1 – Original Part
Figure 2 – Solidworks Assembly Mode
Figure 3 – Exploded View