3D scanner for reverse engineering

[Ricardo S. Lancaster]

Most major review sites show just specifications, prices, and common information which is not very useful. We are choosing between Artec Leo and Creaform Go!scan that fit into our budget. I really want to find information from people who have experience using them or find the source of this information on the Internet.
Would be really grateful for any help.

 

[Tmoose]

"not very useful"

Please provide examples of information you would find useful.

A start might be the size of the parts you will be scanning, the accuracy of the measurements you need, and whether you need to capture just lengths and diameters, or complicated profiles.
Also, is the hope to export the scan info directly into a CAD program ?

 

[IRstuff]

I don't get it. One machine appears to be at least twice the accuracy and resolution, so the only obvious issue is whether you need the accuracy/resolution.

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[TheTick]

Atomic precision is worthless if your post-processing sucks. Be sure to include that in your plans.

 

[rb1957]

get a loaner, use it yourself … sales guys can be "magicians" … doing stuff too quickly to see ('cause it's second nature to them) and maybe some "sleight of hand" too ?

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