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Looking for a 3D scanner that is good for small parts

I am in mass production mode right now. I am scanning then using Blender to manipulate the image so that I can print it in Cura Ultimaker. I`ll publish some photos once I have some 3D printed parts ready.
 
That looks quite promising. At the very least, a very good basis for finishing off in blender. Are you satisfied with this as the outcome, in the context of the cost of the scanner? I would have been quite happy, myself.
 
Kevin the Lubber said:
That looks quite promising. At the very least, a very good basis for finishing off in blender. Are you satisfied with this as the outcome, in the context of the cost of the scanner? I would have been quite happy, myself.
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In terms of cost, yes it is expensive but it does what I need.

This 3d scan is actually a composite of two images. One from the top and one from the back. Fortunately the software has a MERGE function. I will say that it doesn't always work properly and I don't think it's user error. I should probably advise the manufacturer of this.

The following scanned item needs a back. I tried using the fill feature but instead it filled up everything including the main square hole. I haven't figured out how to fill everywhere but the hole in question. It almost sounds like I need a boolean instruction to accomplish this, but there is no functionality like that available. I don't know if Blender will allow me to do this.



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Believe me if I had the skill to make these things out of wood, I would, but the only thing that I can carve is Christmas Turkey. Kudos to all those that can carve.
 
so if i stand the part upright using a little bit of clay I can get something that is reasonable. Alternatively, because the geometry is simple, I may actually build the component myself in Freecad or Blender. Maybe Blender is better...
 
The figurehead is definitely outside what SolidWorks can do but the opening is an interesting case. I can certainly make the top part in short order but the bottom part would cause some difficulties. It would be interesting to compare the time, and cost, of making a part like this completely with CAD, versus scanning and then cleaning up.
 
rshousha said:
The figurehead is definitely outside what SolidWorks can do but the opening is an interesting case. I can certainly make the top part in short order but the bottom part would cause some difficulties. It would be interesting to compare the time, and cost, of making a part like this completely with CAD, versus scanning and then cleaning up.
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agreed. It's just a lot of fun to scan and clean up in my opinion.
 
That small piece wouldn't present any real difficulty in F360, perhaps with a bit of sculpting to blend the curves. There are a few simples bit of decor like this on the SR. The figurehead and other figurines though, far too hard. But the scan looks really good and gives a great basis for improvement.
 
Kevin the Lubber said:
That small piece wouldn't present any real difficulty in F360, perhaps with a bit of sculpting to blend the curves. There are a few simples bit of decor like this on the SR. The figurehead and other figurines though, far too hard. But the scan looks really good and gives a great basis for improvement.
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The details on the metal castings are poor. Very poor quality castings. I will have to figure out how to make details of the faces.
 
The only thing I am not sure about is that I don't have a resin printer. I hope that my filament printer is up for the challenge
 
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