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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
 
Jack Sparrow said:
here is the bow figurehead scanned for an example.
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what I had to do was paint the part matte white. That minimized the reflections from the metal casting. I guess the 3D scanners have troubles with shiny parts. It was a little messy, but it worked. I had tried a special spray that you can buy for such an application, but it wasn't as effective, at least that is what I found. So painting was the magic bullet in my case.
 
Check your local makerspace, they may have 3d scanners available. There might also be makers there who work with stl files and can help you edit them.
 
Phil N said:
I am looking for someone/company that does figureines. I need to re-make the figurine that was/is on the stern of the Black Pearl. If anyone know of somebody, would you please let me know.
Thanks.
Phil N
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Here you'll find all the Black Pearl figures

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PIRATE SHIP DECORATION BLACK PEARL PERLA NEGRA FIGUREHEAD

PIRATE SHIP DECORATION BLACK PEARL FIGUREHEAD can be scaled to the size of your boat, excellent quality
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