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Rapidform

Rapidform XOR

What is rapidformXO Redesign?

rapidformXO Redesign is the first software solution that allows users to go from 3D scan data to a fully parametric CAD model. While traditional 3D scan data processing software has focused solely on improving the tools for optimizing polygon mesh models or generating high quality NURBS surfaces from 3D scan data, the needs of those who require parametric CAD model from 3D scan data have been largely ignored.

rapidformXO Redesign addresses the limitations of existing 3D scan data processing software by complementing its mesh modeling and NURBS surfacing capabilities with newly developed CAD modeling capabilities, providing users with the tools to go from 3D scan data to a parametric CAD model. Before the development of rapidformXO Redesign, those who wanted to make design modifications to their reverse engineered models in their CAD applications were forced to:

1. Export an un-editable, "dumb" surface model that lacked parametricity
2. Recreate a parametric CAD model through a variety of workarounds which require multiple software applications and do not ensure accuracy

Creating a parametric CAD model from 3D scan data allows users to fully realize the value of 3D scanning. rapidformXO Redesign features a set of tools designed specifically to address the unique requirements of reverse engineering, ensuring that the final redesigned model is built within user-defined tolerances.

How is rapidformXO Redesign different?
rapidformXO Redesign employs a completely new approach to reverse engineering and processing 3D scan data. Rather than simply improving the existing methods of creating static models from 3D scan data, rapidformXO Redesign empowers users to create parametric CAD models from 3D scan data while utilizing the design process and user interface of popular CAD applications. The innovative design process and user interface of rapidformXO Redesign provide benefits that increase the productivity of users.

The design process and user interface of rapidformXO Redesign reduce the learning curve by utilizing the CAD modeling skills that most engineers already possess. In addition to its reduced learning curve, the design process of rapidformXO Redesign leads to increased time savings when compared to the surface fitting methods of existing 3D scanning software. The accuracy of the redesigned model is ensured to be built within user defined allowable tolerances through the use of the Accuracy Analyzer, which provides real time deviation analyses throughout the design process.

When should I use rapidformXO Redesign?
While the main differentiator of rapidformXO Redesign remains its ability to create parametric CAD models from 3D scan data, XOR is a comprehensive software solution that also provides users with the tools to create an optimized polygon mesh model or high quality NURBS surface model that can be used for rapid prototyping, FEA and machining. The polygon optimization and NURBS surfacing tools are also important tools that can be integrated with the CAD modeling capabilities of rapidformXO Redesign for the creation of parametric models that contain freeform features.