NVision's Handheld Scanner Helps Keep USAF Planes Combat Ready |
Reverse engineering is often required for aircraft that were originally designed without computer aided design systems (CAD) and for which even blueprints can be very difficult to obtain. “The HandHeld Scanner is ideal for the diverse range of components that the USAF needs to reverse engineer,” said Steve Kersen, NVision’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “It’s portable and capable of capturing 3D geometry from objects of virtually any size – from the exterior of an aircraft to extremely small parts such as an angle of attack sensor.” NVision begins its work with each USAF base by first creating an extensive training program tailored to the individual needs of that base. The program is designed to provide USAF personnel with the opportunity to piece the portable CMM and laser together, calibrate it to a level of superior accuracy, and use the laser to scan individual parts in their shop as well as on the aircraft itself. Once the aircraft parts are scanned with the HandHeld Scanner, the USAF machinists learn how to manipulate the data and create an STL file to open in the scanner’s Reverse Engineering software. They then learn the basic tool sets of the Reverse Engineering software through the use of tutorials and one-on-one training with the NVision trainer. After a week of intense training in the software the USAF machinists are able to reproduce and modify parts for their aircraft in an accurate and timely manner. “We are very pleased that these bases chose NVision’s technology and training to be part of their reverse engineering program,” said Kersen. “We look forward to having the opportunity to work with additional USAF bases in the future.” |
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NVision was able to turn this around in a very short amount of time. Thank you and your engineering team for getting this done.
TIDEL ENGINEERING
Steve R.
The Viper you guys scanned last year is doing great!
GSPEED
Design Engineer
Thanks for great work.
SCHLUMBERGER
Engineer
You scanned a couple of boat propellers for us awhile back. I am happy to say it has helped us in improving our performance and we have set a new world record and a speed that exceeded any drag boat speed in history by 10 + MPH.
SPIRIT OF TEXAS TFH 807
Paul Kirkland
Thank you again for the scans. They worked great.
STRYKER MEDICAL CORPORATION
Portfolio Manager
The scan came out great, thanks so much. This will really help us with the project.
JW
Engineer Manager
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