Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Video Probe Software

Tom,

Thanks for the answers.

As a SW Developper, just querious how the SW does the job. what scan
methods/filter do you use. is there any help you can give me if I want to
persue the same path.

Best Regards
Kim Mortensen

2008/11/5 Tom Hubin <thubin@...>

> Hello kim,
>
> > - How does it tackle slopes that is parallel to the laser.
>
> That is usually going to produce useless data. You do need to be aware
> enough of the type and orientation of surfaces to avoid problems.
> Ideally you would scan the part with the probe or with the part in a
> variety of orientations, then stitch the the resulting point clouds
> together with magic software.
>
> > - Are reflections of the object a problem for the software.
>
> If you have a mirror like surface and the beam reflects without
> scattering then you can have problems. It may be necessary to alter the
> surface so that it is not mirror-like. That can involve sanding or sand
> blasting or painting if you don't mind doing something permanent. Or you
> can dust the surface with talcum powder or flour or paint with water
> colors if you don't mind cleaning it afterward.
>
> Tom Hubin
> thubin@... <thubin%40earthlink.net>
>
>
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