Abstract
The advancement of dimensional scanning technology has allowed for quickly obtaining massive point clouds. This data is used for a variety of analysis and reverse engineering. Generally this data is polygonized into a mesh once it is collected and can often allow for easier data analysis and noise reduction. However, polygonizing the data can alter the true representation of the data. Other factors that can be used in conjunction with polygonization can also further alter the collected data. The amount of alteration can be significant if you are trying to understand the true characteristics of the part you are measuring. This presentation will discuss some of the pitfalls with polygonization of scanned data.
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Chris Greer, Ben Rennison. The Boeing Company, North Charleston, SC. Presented at the Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference 2016, Nashville, Tennessee, July 25-29, 2016. Coordinate Metrology Society, reference CMS-2016-005.