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Anyone else finding 3D scanning to be a game changer in reverse engineering projects? I've been playing around with it for replicating some older, hard-to-find parts and the accuracy you can achieve is pretty impressive, especially when dealing with complex geometries. It definitely beats trying to manually measure everything with calipers and recreate it in CAD.
I'm curious what workflows people are using to go from scan data to a usable model. I've been experimenting with different software packages for cleaning up the mesh and making it solid, but the results can vary a lot. It's a bit of an art form getting a good, clean model that's suitable for 3D printing or CAM.
What kind of scanners have you found work best? Thinking about upgrading from my entry-level handheld, and wondering if it's worth investing in a higher-end structured light scanner for improved precision, especially when dealing with smaller, intricate parts.Any recommendations or tips on making the most of 3D scanning in a maker setting would be awesome!