Hey everyone,
Just thought I would post this here, it is also listed on ebay. For those of you who find reverse engineering a daunting task, this arm solves that problem. We used it very lightly, mainly just in the office for small items like clips etc…we typically do a lot of reverse engineering on some components, especially metal to composite. Very often we would use this arm to digitize the part by creating poly-lines in Rhino with it, then surface it and create a water-tight model. From there, we would modify or build the mould digitially before having it cut in aluminum.
New these run (from memory) around $8K, I am looking in the $3,500 range for it as it works perfect.
Here is some more info on it:
[LEFT]MicroScribe provides a fast, reliable, and easy-to-use method for creating accurate 3D computer models. Just trace over the contours of a physical object and build complex 3D data sets in a matter of minutes. MicroScribe works with physical objects of any shape, size, and material. A wide variety of software packages provide the solutions you need to get up and running in no time – for reverse engineering, parts inspection, 3-D modeling, graphic design, rapid prototyping, and much more .[/LEFT]
The award-winning MicroScribe features ultra-precison mechanical tracking technology and a unique, attractive mechanical arm that’s compact and easy to use. Constructed from the highest quality components like precise aluminum housings, lightweight graphite links and state-of-the-art electronics, MicroScribe provides years of trouble-free digitizing. The counterbalanced mechanical arm is equipped with precision bearings for smooth, effortless manipulation. Each joint uses digital optical sensors, which are immune from any environmental noise and interference. It all makes for a versatile system that can work in almost any environment and be used with objects of any material.
[LEFT]MicroScribe G2
6 Degrees of Freedom (6DOF)
Original Model - Accurate to 0.015" (0.38 mm)
Workspace Size: 50" (1.27 m)[/LEFT]
[LEFT]With the MicroScribe:[/LEFT]
[LEFT]Hand-held switch for recording digitized points, a $172 value
Foot switch for recording digitized points, a $269 value
Serial cable for G Series, $30 value
USB cable for G Series, a $25 value including driver software
G Series power supply, a $99 value
1 x 60 degree tip
Tripod including mount for Microscribe
1 x Certificate of accuracy
1 x Original box including foam lining for safe shipping
1 x Getting started guide
1 x MUS seat (standard software included with all MicroScribe G Series arms)[/LEFT]
[LEFT]PM me for pictures of it or samples of what it can do. I know for us it helped bring the company to another level as we could quickly digitize a part with it.[/LEFT]
[LEFT]Reason for selling is we upgraded from the CMM arm and 3D laser scanner to White Light Scanning so the arm is just sitting here doing nothing for the last 3 months.[/LEFT]