model scanner

[peter radclyffe]

is there a scanner I can use to print the shape of half models,
thank you

[gonzo]

There are laser scanners.

[peter radclyffe]

thank you, we used one on eilean, but is there a cheap one

[gonzo]

Unfortunately, not that I know of. However, with half models you can trace the lines. That is the reason to make half models. The layers are set over paper and then use a pencil. I can see that making a table of offsets and then digitizing them is way more work. A problem with scanners, is that the definition is pretty good for scanning an actual hull, but with a model, the errors may be too large.

[quequen]

some small CNC enterprises have unoccupied laser scanners for small parts (customers compel them to have one for quality control), may be they can scan your model by the pound...?

[peter radclyffe]

thank you

[quequen]

Peter, this could be useful for your search:

Turn your camera into a 3D scanner for free!

[peter radclyffe]

thank you

[peter radclyffe]

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