Course: 3D Scanning and Modeling

Course: CAD 264 3D Scanning and Modeling

Course Description: Exposes students to 3D scanning and modeling. Students will manipulate various types of 3D scanning technology and create CAD models using scanning software and other CAD programs.

STANDARD COMPETENCIES

1. Demonstrate the use of various types of 3D scanners and scanning technology.
2. Calibrate and/or set up of equipment in relation to article size.
3. Locate and manipulate equipment and article mounting, considering multiple axis scan references.
4. Create 3D scanned models using various 3D scanning technologies.
5. Compile extracted data for use in completing an air tight solid model.
6. Manipulate scanned data in order to create a model which can be exported into other CAD software programs.
7. Describe the concept of point cloud surface representation and spatial location.
8. Use imagery to create 3D models from photographs.
9. Investigate data resolution limits, and capabilities.
10. Demonstrate understanding of data collection and point cloud conversion to printable 3D solid.
11. Modify with 3D CAD modeling software the 3D article to add or subtract features.
12.  Discuss and enforce proprietary, copyright and patent rights modeling industry standards.

TOPICAL OUTLINE

I. Demonstrate use of 3D scanners technology.
a. Intro to operating 3D scanning technology.
b. Intro to software necessary to operate 3D scanning technology.
II. Creating models using 3D scanned data and Point Cloud Concepts
a. Export 3D model file information into scanner software.
b. Import 3D model files into CAD software.
c. Export/import point cloud data into CAD software.
III. Manipulation of data.
a. Manipulate data into a water tight solid.
b. Creating .STL files from data collected.
IV. Finalizing 3D scanned models.
a. Modify 3D models in CAD modeling software.
V. Data and Point Cloud Conversions for printing
a. Exporting models for 2D and 3D printing