Scanning a partial section of a larger object

[exalted512]

The Capture scanner could do this. It would work better if you coat the section to be scanned with some flat white paint, since most optical scanners have trouble with shiny surfaces. Of course, scanning the part is just the first step, but most modeling software would be able to create an offset surface from your scan that would join it to become a printable part.

Andrew Werby
www.computersculpture.com

This one? http://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-3d-ca...&ref=212&loc=1

It allows for partial scans of a larger object?

[awerby]

This one? http://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-3d-ca...&ref=212&loc=1

It allows for partial scans of a larger object?

No, not that one. I've never tried one of those, and haven't heard much that's favorable from those who have. I'm referring to the Capture scanner from 3D Systems: http://computersculpture.com/scanning#capture3DScanner

It can capture detail that's quite fine, and comes with the software you need to integrate and repair your scan data.