Methodology of Reverse Engineering Implemented in the Process of Digitalization and Conservation of Wooden Carvings

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to present the benefits of reverse engineering when applied to cultural heritage i.e. digitalizing and duplicating an artwork in lack of original documentation, drawings, or computer models; Usage of different methods for 3D scanning, reverse engineering softwares with a smart combination of history-based CAD with 3D scan data processing, for preparing the obtained 3D model for future production use; Describing tools and machines for rapid prototyping, materials used and the feasibility of its completion; Set of tools that provide opportunities for new projects and innovations but are also of cultural and historical significance.

Keywords

• 3D scanning
• digitalizing
• preservation
• rapid prototyping
• reverse engineering