Reverse Engineering
Virtual Modeling of Physical Parts
Reverse engineering requires the conversion of a physical part into a database usable for CAE work. Given the virtual definition of the part as a solid model, subsequent steps can then involve finite element modeling and the evaluation of design parameter perturbations.
Our expertise in the conversion of digitally scanned data into a large variety of geometry formats has lead to to some "less traditional" reverse engineering applications.
Conversion of CT Data to Finite Element Model
Finite Element Mesh
Our work in the orthopedic implant industry led to the need for the conversion of biomedical imaging data into a database format usable for CAE - specifically the conversion of CT data into a finite element model (FEM).
The data conversion involved the following steps:
CT Data ® Point Cloud Data ® CAD Database ® FEM
Given the bone density information from the original scan, mechanical properties can be mapped onto the finite element model. This eliminates the need to divide the geometry into subvolumes for each region with different mechanical properties.
CT Data
