Introduction of Reverse Engineering in Mechanical Engineering Education
Keseric, Milijana (2022)
2022
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202205169416
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202205169416
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Reverse engineering is known for the ability to rebuilding an existing object. Yet, the knowledge of including reverse engineering in mechanical engineering education is still facing a gap. As the mechanical engineering education at the University of Applied Sciences of Lapland is steadily expanding, this thesis was focusing on the integration of a new 3D scanner and CAD modelling into the curriculum. The device will allow students to expand their knowledge base and creativity. The 3D scanner is called Artec Leo and works with the software Artec Studio 15. Moreover, CAD modelling was done with Autodesk Meshmixer and Autodesk Inventor.
This thesis is divided into two major parts: theoretical basics and the practical part including workflows, instructions for students, own practical tests and topics for reverse engineering in mechanical engineering education. Due to the limited knowledge base about reverse engineering in mechanical engineering education, its widespread adoption is still not fully realized. This thesis intended to bridge this gap by examining various innovative functions. Several scientific questions related to the numerous aspects of this technology were also addressed. Therefore, a literature research was carried out first dealing with 3D scanning technologies, reverse engineering, 3D printing and the integration of CAD modelling to 3D scanning.
The results of the thesis were then used to develop workflow recommendations. Furthermore, the goal of this thesis was to find the optimal process for each step in reverse engineering and integrating it to mechanical engineering education. This practical part aims to improve the efficiency of the 3D printing laboratory by performing various reverse engineering tasks. The results of doing practical test were then used to develop recommendations for future users. The goal of the project was to make reverse engineering a useful tool for engineers. The scanner, as well as the software, can be used independently under the recommended conditions.
This thesis is divided into two major parts: theoretical basics and the practical part including workflows, instructions for students, own practical tests and topics for reverse engineering in mechanical engineering education. Due to the limited knowledge base about reverse engineering in mechanical engineering education, its widespread adoption is still not fully realized. This thesis intended to bridge this gap by examining various innovative functions. Several scientific questions related to the numerous aspects of this technology were also addressed. Therefore, a literature research was carried out first dealing with 3D scanning technologies, reverse engineering, 3D printing and the integration of CAD modelling to 3D scanning.
The results of the thesis were then used to develop workflow recommendations. Furthermore, the goal of this thesis was to find the optimal process for each step in reverse engineering and integrating it to mechanical engineering education. This practical part aims to improve the efficiency of the 3D printing laboratory by performing various reverse engineering tasks. The results of doing practical test were then used to develop recommendations for future users. The goal of the project was to make reverse engineering a useful tool for engineers. The scanner, as well as the software, can be used independently under the recommended conditions.