Multi-sensor Integrated System for Reverse Engineering

Application of multiple sensors in Reverse Engineering (RE) has been effective approach to meet increasing demands of both complexity and accuracy. However, methodology to plan RE steps using systems combining different sensors has been a serious challenge. This paper presents hybrid system that integrates laser line scanning probe and touch trigger probe of coordinate measuring machine for RE of complex part. As a result of integration, this system utilizes strength of one system to overcome limitation of other. In this paper, RE methodology using hybrid system has been described through a part case study. The primary objective of this paper is to retrieve lost 2D drawings as well as damaged portion of mechanical part efficiently and accurately using hybrid system.