A REVERSE ENGINEERING APPROACH FOR QUALITY CONTROL OF A PLANAR CAM

Abstract

In general terms, Reverse Engineering refers to the process of obtaining the virtual 3D model from an existing product. The existence of the CAD model opens new opportunities for the development and manufacture of a new product, the virtual model being remodeled in order to obtain a new product with improved features. Manufacturing of the new product can be achieved either by computer numerically controlled machine tools or through rapid prototyping. In the current period, the reverse engineering technology has been adapted in order to allow dimensional control of parts using 3D scanners, which are efficient especially for complex parts, difficulty in verifying with traditional methods. The paper presents modeling, digital manufacturing and contactless by 3D scanning of a plane cam with complex contour, used in the conveyor control system.

Keywords

• reverse engineering
• complex surfaces 3d scan