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News Release from: Renishaw | Subject: Cyclone scanning machine
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 01 June 2000
Laser scanning now available for
Renishaw Cyclone
A non-contact, laser scanning probe is now available for Renishaw's Cyclone scanning machine.
A non-contact, laser scanning probe is now available for Renishaw's Cyclone scanning machine Already recognised internationally for its ability to scan fine detail parts, Cyclone machines can now rapidly digitise parts formed from soft or delicate materials, which were previously unsuited to contact scanning
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 27 Sep 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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The new retrofittable laser system will require no editing of surface data and operate unmanned.
The laser scanning system is available with both new Cyclone machine installations, and as a retrofit option.
Existing users will therefore be able to upgrade machine capability to benefit from both a contact and non-contact digitising capability.
System operation will be controlled by Tracecut, Renishaw's own user-friendly scanning software, ensuring that Cyclone machines will remain easy to set-up, whether fitted with a contact or non-contact probe.
Once set-up is complete, the data capture process will not require manual intervention, a key advantage over most laser-based systems.
With a system resolution of 1 ĉm and superior filtering capabilities, point-cloud data captured by the Cyclone laser probe requires no manual editing.
This will give significant time savings over most non-contact systems, where 'rogue' data is a recognised problem.
During the scanning process, the Cyclone laser probe will also capture true surface data, giving reduced processing times over systems where an offset has to be applied.
This ensures NC cutter paths and CAD output files are easily generated. Request a free brochure from Renishaw ...
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