Smart Optics mono Scan - 8 Introduction to Scanning; Working with Scan Data; Operating Principle of the Scanner

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Operating Manual Audiology Scanners

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8 Introduction to scanning

8.1

Working with scan data

smart optics scanners create open data for common CAD/CAM systems (STL,

MSH, ASC file formats). In digital production, the earmold is manufactured

using the scan files.

8.2

Operating principle of the scanner

The most important components of the scanner are the 3D sensor and the

positioning mechanism.

The positioning mechanism in the

interior of the scanner consists of

a swivel axis driven by an electric

motor (

B) and rotating bases (C).

Object holders are fixed

magnetically onto the bases (

and the objects to be scanned are

mounted on the object holder.

The rotating bases (C) position the objects to be measured with regard to the

3D sensor (A) (above the swivel axis).

Scan data

• STL (left)

• STL (right)

• MSH (left)

• MSH (right)

• ASC (left)

• ASC (right)

CAD Data

• 3D model

• Specifications for

production

CAM Data

• Production

• e.g. 3D printing