Journal article
Reverse engineering of clear solids using refractive index matching
Rapid prototyping journal, Vol.6(2), pp.87-97
06/01/2000
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/116989
Abstract
A novel approach is used to reverse engineer polymeric parts in a low cost, non-destructive manner. Solids created from polymers with an index of refraction matching that of an immersion liquid are reverse engineered using a CCD camera. Serial images are taken as the part is immersed into the liquid or taken out of the liquid. The images are then used to create digital solid models from the polymeric physical model. The concept of the process, the hardware as a proof-of-concept demonstration, and results to understand the accuracy and limitations of the process are described.
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- Title
- Reverse engineering of clear solids using refractive index matching
- Creators
- Jon Christensen - Jon Christensen is based at the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington, USAAmit Bandyopadhyay - Amit Bandyopadhyay are both based at the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington, USA
- Publication Details
- Rapid prototyping journal, Vol.6(2), pp.87-97
- Academic Unit
- Mechanical and Materials Engineering, School of
- Publisher
- MCB UP Ltd
- Identifiers
- 99900547647701842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article