Single Axis Rail System

For March 2006, 3D Digital Corp. has introduced to the market a single axis rail system to work in conjunction with the Optix 400 series scanners. The RealScanUSB software allows for easy control of the rail motion, and has the option of fully automatic scanning with the push of a button. This feature allows for quick and easy scanning and alignment of files, giving a complete polygon model. There is absolutely no need to manually align scan data when using this system since each scan's coordinate data will be synchronized with the amount of travel on the rail. Upon completion of development for automatic scanning, the company has added another additional option to the Optix 400 series.

 

 

 

Features: 

  • Automatic data processing
  • Integrated scanner/rail control interface
  • Pre-aligned scans
  • True color texture mapping (with color camera option)
  • Sturdy single piece aluminum translating platform
  • Fast scanning mode available
  • Heavy duty supporting frames

The included software allows for integrated rail and scanner controls, with a command for automatic scanning. In this auto-scan mode, the scan action and scanner travel is synchronized. Users will be able to set a starting and stopping point along the rail, and with one mouse click the system will begin to scan, then travel, then scan, etc. All the shells are aligned automatically in relation to the travel distance, which can also be altered by the user.

 

 

Once all the scans are finished, there is no need for any manual alignment. The processing software SLIM can then provide the final 3D model by merging, smoothing and thinning. Please click here to find out more details about SLIM.