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Reverse Engineering and Digital Manufacturing Using 3D Scanning and Printing
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The primary focus of this paper is reverse engineering, a methodology that plays an increasingly important role in modern industry, particularly in situations where an existing component must be re-documented and reproduced despite the absence of original technical documentation. The aim of the research is to digitally reconstruct a gear with 11 teeth and a module of 5 mm using three-dimensional scanning and subsequently manufacture the component through additive manufacturing. A RangeVision Neo 3D scanner was employed for the digitization process, while Bambu Lab X1E and P1S printers were used for fabrication. During the experimental phase, the dimensional accuracy of the reproduced parts was evaluated by comparing the original gear with its 3D-printed counterparts. The study assumes that mechanical components can be successfully reproduced even without prior design documentation. The results demonstrate accuracy and precision achievable through 3D scanning and additive manufacturing technologies. Furthermore, the paper highlights the industrial relevance of reverse engineering and its cost-effective potential for the reproduction of mechanical components.
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