Reverse engineering with manual scanningIn manual scanning using ScanMax®,for example,random point sets are obtained.DIMENSION uses these to create smooth descriptions for CAD systems without prior triangulation.ScanMax® with DIMEN-SION can therefore be used in reverse engineering.Direct control ofthe measuring machineDIMENSION includes a direct interface so that CADdata cannot only be imported directly,but can also be used to control the measuring machine for the digitiza- tion ofunknown curves.DIMENSION produces mathe- matical descriptions for free-form surfaces and standard geometries. High data quality speeds up reverse surfaceengineeringIn addition to point clouds,AutoScan,theintelligent laser scanning probe,supplies sequenced data with vectors and contour lines.In reverse surface engineering using DIMENSION,the structural lines supplied by AutoScan clearly reduce processing times. Fast and reliable reverse engineering DIMENSION acceleratesthe product creation process

Fast indentification of model corrections and con-trolled conversion into data is an essential requirement for shortening the process loops in model and moldmaking.DIMENSION allows our powerful measuringtechnology to be also used as a highly profitable digi- tization system to meet these exacting demands. With DIMENSION,idle times between digitizationprocesses,the computation of curves and surfaces and the provision of data for a CAD system are reduced toa minimum.

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