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Polyworks 3D scan to CAD

Hey guys. Have you all used a 3d scanner to create cad files? We have a romer arm with polyworks. We would like to scan some end of arm tools here and convert the pointcloud into a useable CAD file that we can 3D print.

Have you all done anything like this and how did it turn out? any advice? software suggestions? Tips and Tricks? Is it worth the time and effort?

We spend 4k on each of the parts we want to replace and this method could potentially save us tons of money.
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  • It depends on your 3D printer...
    The easiest way is the .stl (mesh), that you can enhance (filter, delete holes...).
    You can also transform the stl in a IGES, then import the IGES to save as a step, or create nurbs, patch nurbs, and step from them... It's long, not really easy or intuitive., and can give very large files...
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  • It depends on your 3D printer...
    The easiest way is the .stl (mesh), that you can enhance (filter, delete holes...).
    You can also transform the stl in a IGES, then import the IGES to save as a step, or create nurbs, patch nurbs, and step from them... It's long, not really easy or intuitive., and can give very large files...
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