Course detail

Reverse Engineering and Rapid Prototyping

FSI-9REP Acad. year: 2025/2026 Winter semester

The Course explain data mining from 2D and 3D models by using modern methods. Next explain methods of data processing for CAD/CAM/CAE systems.

Language of instruction

Czech

Entry knowledge

Students are expected to have basic knowledge of designing machine parts and machine nodes, as well as computer knowledge.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Exam will be take on the basic of presentation design work or on the basic work made by pattern and after consultation.
Students attend a lecture.

Aims

Course explain definition Reverse engineering, Rapid Prototyping and next describe methods virtual model design.
Course access know, how convert existing physical models on to virtual model, how editing virtual model and next from virtual model make 3D product.

The study programmes with the given course

Programme D-STG-P: Manufacturing Technology, Doctoral, recommended course

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

20 hours, optionally

Syllabus

Basic knowledges about Reverse Engineering
2D scanning, digitizing, vectors, technical equipment
3D scanning ; technical equipment
Photogrammetry surveying
Datamanagement ; cloud of points, polygonisation
Data exchange formats ; data sharing between Graphics systems
CAD/CAD/CAE systems ; Data Source for Rapid Prototyping equipment
Data communication between CAx systems and Rapid Prototyping equipment
Basic knowledges about Rapid Prototyping
Data prepare
Rearrangement and using Physical 3D model – Soft Tooling, Hard Tooling
Method connection – RP a CNC