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rough imported 3D scan

Jacob_C23
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rough imported 3D scan

Jacob_C23
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I have 3D scanned a part that is no longer made to try to recreate using a 3d printer. I'm new to fusion and still learning all the different tools there are. The 3D scan, when imported as a model, has some pretty rough surfaces and not smooth like I imagined they would come out. It seems there are tools I can use to maybe smooth those surfaces out, I just do not know how to use them properly.

 

Thanks

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Warmingup1953
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Can you share your Fusion 360 that includes your 3D Scan...As far as you know is the scan correctly dimensioned in your file?...I mean is 50mm scanned part 50mm?

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TheCADWhisperer
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@Jacob_C23 wrote:

I'm new to fusion and still learning all the different tools there are. 


@Jacob_C23 
This s not a beginner project.

The scan will be used only as reference along with the actual parts and calipers to model the geometry.  

Are you running on Windows OS or on a Mac OS?

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Jacob_C23
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I might be able to get that posted tonight. No it is not so scale when I import the file. I have to scale it around 5000% to get it to dimension.
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Jacob_C23
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I very much agree this is not a beginner project! I have at least 80% of the technical drawing with dimensions finished on paper. Although, it was proving very difficult to recreate properly with my limited experience on the program. Running on windows.
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Jacob_C23
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The purpose to use a 3D scan was to avoid having to recreate the model manually and import the file directly into my slicer program for my 3D printer. Yet, like I mentioned, the model was too rough and figured I could use fusion to clean it up.
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TheCADWhisperer
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@Jacob_C23 wrote:
 Running on windows.

FYI - you can use the Windows commands Shift Win S (screen capture) and Ctrl v to Paste screen images.

As you are finding out - there is no Easy Button solution.

I recommend that you Attach your effort here.

This geometry isn't trivial - but it isn't all that complex either.  About middle of the scale from trivial to complex (if the scale doesn't go up into the realm of organic living organisms).

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Jacob_C23
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I should be able to get that data together and post tonight.

Thanks
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Jacob_C23
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Here is the link to view the model:

 

https://a360.co/40wUSFH

 

I guess my (rough) technical drawings are more at 50% as I have two sides and mostly just the simplest of dimensions completed.

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davebYYPCU
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File is not downloadable.

Use Mesh Section sketches, to augment the diagrams you have already.

 

Might help....

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TheCADWhisperer
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@Jacob_C23 
Can you File>Export your *.f3d file to your local drive and then Attach it here to a Reply?

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Jacob_C23
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Sorry I didn't have that box checked... it is now.

https://a360.co/40wUSFH

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Jacob_C23
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@TheCADWhisperer 

Here is that .f3d file

I do plan on doing another scan of the part soon to see if I can create a better result using different lighting and making sure each picture is captured well.

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Jacob_C23
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I will look into that, Thanks for the input!
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davebYYPCU
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Example of how to do such a thing.

Sketches are not defined, for click drag editing.

No draft, and 3 features internally, not done, rest is symmetric, but you can give them ago.

Early in the timeline, had to move and scale for use on the Origin.

 

TrayDB.PNG

 

Might help....

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Jacob_C23
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That's impressive, and I did not expect an assist like that. much appreciated for the head start.
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