Preface; Introduction; The Cnc Scanner Concept; Performance Expectations - Tormach CNC Scanner Manual

1 Preface

1.1 Introduction

Tormach CNC Scanner is a high resolution 2D dimensional scanning system. CNC Scanner includes 3
modules:
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Optical centering Module

High Resolution 2D dimensional Scanner

Tormach Scan CAD – 2D drafting and measuring software.
CNC Scanner is designed to be used with a Tormach PCNC or any other machine that uses Artsoft's
Mach3 PC-based motion control software and an R8, Morse Taper #3, or other ¾" spindle collet.

1.2 The CNC Scanner Concept

CNC Scanner is designed as an affordable measuring and reverse engineering tool to expand the utility
of the PCNC milling machine. It combines an affordable digital USB microscope with simple software
control for analyzing 2D and 2.5D objects.
CNC Scanner can be used for:

Locating work offsets
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Accurate measurement of small or difficult-to-measure dimensions
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Reverse engineering parts

Simple qualitative metrology

Recreating 2D designs

1.3 Performance Expectations

As with any precision tool, accuracy is a combination of equipment resolution, careful setup, and
technique. With this understanding, we believe the following accuracies are representative of what can
be achieved with the CNC Scanner, although this will vary greatly depending on the details of each
situation.

Optical Centering ±.005" for X and Y positioning

CNC Scanner: ±.001"

1.4 Requirements


CNC Mill controlled by Mach3 (such as Tormach® PCNC or similar)
20 GB Storage Drive (minimum)
Tormach® CNC Scanner
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