Scan-to-CAD is a post-treatment software module that optimizes meshes and prepares 3D scans for 3D printing and reverse engineering workflows. It integrates 3D scan data into CAD software, enabling efficient product development and reverse engineering.

Key Features

Mesh Optimization Tools for editing and aligning 3D scan data.

• Clean mesh
• Fill holes
• Merge meshes
• Decimate mesh
• Make mesh watertight

Alignment Aligns 3D scans to the coordinate system.

• Entity-based alignment
• Best fit alignment

Entity Extraction Extracts geometric entities from the mesh.

• Auto surface
• Manual surface
• 2D/3D entities
• Curves
• Cross-sections

2D Sketching Creates 2D sketches from 3D scan data.

• Manual sketch
• Sketch on scan data
• Automatic feature creation

3D Modeling Creates accurate parametric solid models.

• Extrude
• Revolve
• Cut

Transfer to CAD Exports 3D scan data to CAD software.

• Standard formats (.iges, .step, .dxf)
• Direct transfer to CAD software (SOLIDWORKS, Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Fusion 360, Solid Edge)

Benefits

Streamlined Workflow Simplifies the process of integrating 3D scan data into CAD software.

• Reduces time spent on mesh optimization
• Enhances efficiency in reverse engineering

Improved Accuracy Ensures precise alignment and entity extraction.

• Minimizes errors in 3D modeling
• Provides accurate parametric models