Automatically Scan An Object Using Turntable - 3D Systems Geomagic Capture Series User Manual

AUTOMATICALLY SCAN AN OBJECT USING TURNTABLE

1. Make sure that all cables and cordsets that were delivered with the turntable and the scanner have already been connected
properly to the scanner, the turntable, and your PC.
2. Place either the partifact or another object on the turntable platform.
3. Enter the scanning command in your Geomagic application to connect a scanner.
4. After the Geomagic Capture application is initiated, check if the scanner has been connected properly.
5. Adjust the Exposure setting to get an ideal scan. A scan that shows a lot of red is over-exposed, and a scan that shows a lot of
blue and black is under-exposed.
6. Set the center of projected pattern close to the camera focus.
The red cross-hairs shows the camera focus and the gray grid on the object shows the projected pattern.
7. Go to Settings by clicking
8. In the Device Status, check the check box next to the turntable.
9. In the Device Registration, select the desired registration method, then click Register.
The application will automatically take scans by rotating the plate in a certain degree,
then will calibrate the turntable by aligning the scans. Once the process is completed,
you will receive a "Registration
10. Click OK, then check the turntable registration status if it says OK.
11. Go back to Scan menu by clicking
12. In the Turntable option, adjust the slide bar to specify the number of rotational scans.
Note: More scans will result in better coverage, but setting this value too high
may result in a lot of excess data, which will only serve to slow down scanning
and mesh operations. 6 to 12 scans are recommended. The number of scans
can be adjusted up to 16 scans.
Make sure that the part is on the turntable facing the scanner, then click Scan.
13.
Scanning, processing, and alignment will be automatically performed. These
processes may take several minutes to complete.
14. Check the results.
If necessary, you can also place the part on its side and run another scan to capture the bottom and top of the part. Align to the
other scans as needed by using the alignment commands provided in your Geomagic application.
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Settings to check the turntable connection.
successful" message.
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