We got into this because our clients are regularly trying to both capture and represent dimensional facts. Photographs do a great job and as does drone video, but the best way to show something small is to use a 3D model. The applications to other areas of our business are huge.
There is a great benefit in representing structural defects for litigation needs. Take a cracked sidewalk; a photo can represent the hazard, but providing a full scale model to a jury emphasizes the hazard even more. Along with this need for litigation services, we have a couple of clients working on small projects prototyping products and devices.
We use Creality CR6 Max printers and print with pla and ptfe. Due to the number of hours it takes to create a full scale print, we have adopted a technique of breaking the scan down across multiple printers to speed up print time.
The process to create a 3D replicated model of a defect or other structural component is straightforward, but requires dedicated technicians to get the job done.
We use a 3D scanner to scan the site in its “as is” condition and capture the defect from several angles. The scanner uses a light source to calculate the depth and measurement of the defect to a very high accuracy.
Using specialized software, we line up the different scans and data to make one cohesive scan, thereby making a solid and unified 3D model. These models are to scale and cropped down to focus on the defect.
Software like Blender processes the scan and changes it from a 2D image to a 3D mass for printing. This is when we separate the scan into smaller, printable pieces.
Through our optimized technique, the file is transferred to a printable code that takes into account print speed and strength. Print times vary depending on the size of the defect.
With all pieces printed, we take careful attention to assemble the model. We use a variety of methods, including the use of carbon fiber dowels and epoxy. The result (in case of a defect) is a high quality and sturdy printed defect ready to help settle and win cases faster.
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