Sample 3D Models

To provide you with a better understanding of our various model outputs, we have made available these downloadable models.

There are many formats available to view, each representing a distinct level of quality and complexity.


NEW! Trilobite Fossil - Digital Modeling Example

Fossil - Polygonal Model

Polygonal Model - STL File (48 MB)

A faceted (or tessellated) model consisting of many triangles. Facets are formed by using the point cloud.

Uses:

  • Rapid prototyping, design, milling, and analysis software

Facility Scanning - F5 Sample Data

Facility Scanning - Point Cloud

Point Cloud - ASC File (40 MB)

Dense collection of (x,y,z) points obtained from laser scanning. Generally considered raw data, although it can be cleaned and used for CAD operations.

Uses:

  • Inspection or analysis
  • Import into some CAD or modeling software
  • Starting point for Reverse Engineering
Facility Scanning - CAD Model

CAD Model - IGS File (6 MB)

An as-built surface model created by building CAD surfaces using the captured F5 point cloud data as reference.

Uses:

  • BIM (Building Information Modeling), facilities management, spacial planning
  • As-built model, accurately depicting the current state of the facility

Surphaser Sample Data

Brick Wall - Point Cloud Brick Wall - Point Cloud

Brick Wall - Point Cloud - ASC File (55 MB)

Dense collection of (x,y,z) points obtained from laser scanning. Generally considered raw data, although it can be cleaned and used for CAD operations.

Uses:

  • Inspection or analysis
  • Import into some CAD or modeling software
Manhole - Point Cloud Manhole - Point Cloud

Manhole - Point Cloud - ASC File (45 MB)

Dense collection of (x,y,z) points obtained from laser scanning. Generally considered raw data, although it can be cleaned and used for CAD operations.

Uses:

  • Inspection or analysis
  • Import into some CAD or modeling software
Retaining Wall - Point Cloud Retaining Wall - Point Cloud

Retaining Wall - Point Cloud - ASC File (13 MB)

Dense collection of (x,y,z) points obtained from laser scanning. Generally considered raw data, although it can be cleaned and used for CAD operations.

Uses:

  • Inspection or analysis
  • Import into some CAD or modeling software
Tree - Point Cloud Tree - Point Cloud

Tree - Point Cloud - ASC File (24 MB)

Dense collection of (x,y,z) points obtained from laser scanning. Generally considered raw data, although it can be cleaned and used for CAD operations.

Uses:

  • Inspection or analysis
  • Import into some CAD or modeling software

To find out more about the Surphaser, please click here.


Stapler - Digital Modeling Example

Stapler - Polygonal Model

Polygonal Model - STL File (19 MB)

A faceted (or tessellated) model consisting of many triangles. Facets are formed by using the point cloud.

Uses:

  • Rapid prototyping, design, milling, and analysis software

Model Car - Digital Modeling Example

Model Car - Polygonal Model

Polygonal Model - STL File (9 MB)

A faceted (or tessellated) model consisting of many triangles. Facets are formed by using the point cloud.

Uses:

  • Rapid prototyping, design, milling, and analysis software
Model Car - Rapid NURBS Model

Rapid NURBS Model - IGS File (2 MB)

NURBS surfaces wrapped over a polygonal model; smoother than a polygonal model and captures part geometry accurately. Model can be brought into parametric modelers such as SolidWorks.

Uses:

  • Import into CAD software as a surface or solid model(with no parametric history)
  • Import into most machining and analysis software

Skull Mask - Digital Modeling Example

Skull Mask - Hi-Res Polygonal Model

Polygonal Model - OBJ File (Hi-Res 12 MB)

A faceted (or tessellated) model consisting of many triangles. Facets are formed by using the point cloud.

Uses:

  • Rapid prototyping, design, milling, and analysis software
Skull Mask - Med-Res Polygonal Model

Polygonal Model - OBJ File (Med-Res 6 MB)

A faceted (or tessellated) model consisting of many triangles. Facets are formed by using the point cloud.

Uses:

  • Rapid prototyping, design, milling, and analysis software
Skull Mask - Lo-Res Polygonal Model

Polygonal Model - OBJ File (Lo-Res 2 MB)

A faceted (or tessellated) model consisting of many triangles. Facets are formed by using the point cloud.

Uses:

  • Rapid prototyping, design, milling, and analysis software
Skull Mask - Rapid NURBS Model

Rapid NURBS Model - IGS File (4 MB)

NURBS surfaces wrapped over a polygonal model; smoother than a polygonal model and captures part geometry accurately. Model can be brought into parametric modelers such as SolidWorks.

Uses:

  • Import into CAD software as a surface or solid model(with no parametric history)
  • Import into most machining and analysis software

Aircraft Hinge - Reverse Engineering Example

Aircraft Hinge - Point Cloud

Point Cloud - ASC File (5 MB)

Dense collection of (x,y,z) points obtained from laser scanning. Generally considered raw data, although it can be cleaned and used for CAD operations.

Uses:

  • Inspection or analysis
  • Import into some CAD or modeling software
Aircraft Hinge - Polygonal Model

Polygonal Model - STL File (17 MB)

A faceted (or tessellated) model consisting of many triangles. Facets are formed by using the point cloud.

Uses:

  • Rapid prototyping, design, milling, and analysis software
Aircraft Hinge - Rapid NURBS Model

Rapid NURBS Model - IGS File (2 MB)

NURBS surfaces wrapped over a polygonal model; smoother than a polygonal model and captures part geometry accurately. Model can be brought into parametric modelers such as SolidWorks.

Uses:

  • Import into CAD software as a surface or solid model(with no parametric history)
  • Import into most machining and analysis software
Aircraft Hinge - Hybrid Model

Hybrid Model - STEP File (2 MB)

Rapid NURBS model of part as above with specific geometric features added. While the NURBS are not parametric, geometric features are editable.

Uses:

  • Import into CAD software as a solid model (only added geometric features are parametric)
Aircraft Hinge - Engineered Solid Model

Engineered Solid Model - STEP File (800 KB)

A model created in a solid form to accurately represent your as-built part as it was designed resulting in smooth surfaces and precise geometry. Built from feature-based geometric values.

Uses:

  • Import into parametric CAD software as a solid model with geometric history

Machined Cover - Reverse Engineering Example

Machined Cover - Sample Report

Sample Inspection Report - PDF File (7 MB)

Inspection Report showing comparison and deviation analysis between Nominal CAD Model (Machined Cover - Surface Model.STEP) and As-Measured Point Cloud (Machined Cover - Point Cloud.ASC).

Uses:

  • Inspection or analysis
Machined Cover - Point Cloud

Point Cloud - ASC File (5 MB)

Dense collection of (x,y,z) points obtained from laser scanning. Generally considered raw data, although it can be cleaned and used for CAD operations.

Uses:

  • Inspection or analysis
  • Import into some CAD or modeling software
Machined Cover - Polygonal Model

Polygonal Model - STL File (9 MB)

A faceted (or tessellated) model consisting of many triangles. Facets are formed by using the point cloud.

Uses:

  • Rapid prototyping, design, milling, and analysis software
Machined Cover - Rapid NURBS Model

Rapid NURBS Model - IGS File (6 MB)

NURBS surfaces wrapped over a polygonal model; smoother than a polygonal model and captures part geometry accurately. Model can be brought into parametric modelers such as SolidWorks.

Uses:

  • Import into CAD software as a surface or solid model(with no parametric history)
  • Import into most machining and analysis software
Machined Cover - Hybrid Model

Hybrid Model - STEP File (11 MB)

Rapid NURBS model of part as above with specific geometric features added. While the NURBS are not parametric, geometric features are editable.

Uses:

  • Import into CAD software as a solid model (only added geometric features are parametric)
Machined Cover - Engineered Solid Model

Engineered Solid Model - STEP File (500 KB)

A model created in a solid form to accurately represent your as-built part as it was designed resulting in smooth surfaces and precise geometry. Built from feature-based geometric values.

Uses:

  • Import into parametric CAD software as a solid model with geometric history
Machined Cover - Engineered Surface Model

Engineered Surface Model - STEP File (500 KB)

A mathematically generated NURBS model created to accurately represent your as-built part as it was designed resulting in smooth surfaces and precise geometry. Built from feature-based geometric values.

Uses:

  • Import into parametric CAD software as a solid model with geometric history

Head Sculpture - Digital Modeling Example

Head Sculpture - Point Cloud

Point Cloud - ASC File (1 MB)

Dense collection of (x,y,z) points obtained from laser scanning. Generally considered raw data, although it can be cleaned and used for CAD operations.

Uses:

  • Inspection or analysis
  • Import into some CAD or modeling software
Head Sculpture - Polygonal Model

Polygonal Model - STL File (13 MB)

A faceted (or tessellated) model consisting of many triangles. Facets are formed by using the point cloud.

Uses:

  • Rapid prototyping, design, milling, and analysis software
Head Sculpture - Rapid NURBS Model

Rapid NURBS Model - IGS File (1 MB)

NURBS surfaces wrapped over a polygonal model; smoother than a polygonal model and captures part geometry accurately. Model can be brought into parametric modelers such as SolidWorks.

Uses:

  • Import into CAD software as a surface or solid model(with no parametric history)
  • Import into most machining and analysis software

If you have any problems with any of the downloads, or if you have any additional questions, please contact us.