Introducing NX For Reverse Engineering

Introducing NX for
Reverse Engineering
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NX as a Technology Platform
Technology Platform Proven Data

• NX is built on the most modern architecture of any Deployment Preservation
major CAD/CAM/CAE solution
• Every NX release is customer deployment ready
• NX is an open solution that “plugs and plays” with

your existing IT systems
• NX enables you to use data from previous NX and

Unigraphics releases in the current release
• Goes back to the first Unigraphics release (circa Platform

Scalable
Flexibility
1984)
Industry challenges
Challenges:
• Legacy designs often exist only as drawings,

outdated CAD models or have no documentation at
all.
• Fast, flexible CAD tools to accurately capture (scan)
designs, manipulate that data, and quickly
reconstruct as needed to leverage in downstream
engineering workflows.
Key benefits of NX Reverse Engineering
• Single, integrated, end-to-end workflow support

from scan data handling and CAD reconstruction to
simulation, validation, and manufacturing.
• NX Convergent Modeling allows companies to work
directly with scan data without the need for reverse
engineering.
• Full reverse engineering workflow support within a
robust, parametric modeling system offers
significant productivity gains over competitive
software.
Increase the value of using scan data directly in downstream workflows
Scan data cleanup, preparation, and evaluation with

NX Convergent ModelingTM
• Import scan-line points or scanned point clouds as
facetted mesh data. Various methods can be used
to analyze data quality including: Evaluation of
shape (curvature, analytics), Reflections, Draft, and
Sections. Scan information can also be analyzed
such as cloud density. Visualization of points and
facets is also possible.
• Cleanup facetted point cloud data including:
Snipping, Hole Filling, Smoothing, Remeshing,
Decimation, and Subdivision.
• This process is very dynamic and visual in NX.
Speed up the design process with seamless reuse of mesh geometry
Work directly with scan / mesh data as native CAD Convergent ModelingTM Mesh Scan
geometry, virtually eliminating the need for reverse
engineering in certain workflows.
• Feature based parametric modeling with mesh
geometry – Booleans, Fillets, Chamfer, Drafts.
• Direct use in downstream workflows – Assembly
Parametric Feature
context, Documentation, Tooling Design, FE Modeling
Analysis, NC and Additive Manufacturing.
Embed engineering knowledge and design intent as needed with accuracy and
quality.
Reconstruct surfaces from scan data including:

analytic and freeform surface fitting, n-sided fitting,
rapid surfacing, and subdivision methods. Subdivision modeling
based R.E. with NX
Realize Shape
Shape based
segmentation and
automated surface
fitting based R.E.
Leverage the unique capabilities of NX to easily edit and refine the design as
needed
The full power of NX feature and synchronous

modeling can be brought to bear for high quality,
parametric reconstruction and editing.
Combining Sheets Corner Blending

Synchronous Rotate
Synchronous Offset
Ensure the design is meeting product quality standards with integrated
inspection
Comparison of as scanned to as modeled with NX

Analyze Shape
• Register (align) scan to CAD. NX provides tools
such as general transformation and scaling, multi-
mesh alignment, matched point set alignment, and
best fit alignment.
• Measurement and deviation gauge inspection tools
provide the ability to measure differences between
the CAD solid and the scan.
CAD compensation with NX Morphing Solutions
Product CAD shape morphing:

• Create compensated CAD model to tessellated
point cloud.
• Fit CAD model to tessellated point cloud.
• Based on CAE analysis of spring back, die
shrinkage, or real physical product scan.
Significantly speed the design development process with workflow integration
or reuse.
Convergent ModelingTM and Reverse Engineering is

supported extensively across the NX Design to
Production applications, allowing scan / mesh data to
be leveraged directly in Design, Engineering
Simulation, Manufacturing, and Inspection workflows.
Argon Measuring Solutions
Challenge
“In three weeks, we managed to Resolve challenges in design,
deliver a new, production-ready engineering & manufacturing
model for which six months had through efficient 3D scanning and
originally been earmarked.” model processing
- Geert Creemers - Founder and Manager
Solution
NX for Reverse Engineering
Fully featured CAD model from 3D

scan
Picture
NX for Reverse
Engineering
• Best of all worlds modeling

capabilities in a single
system
• Accelerate use of scan data
in design workflows
• Convergent Modeling™
technology
• Flexibility with
Synchronous Technology
Our commitment to our customers
Siemens Digital Industries is the first major

CAD/CAM/CAE vendor to offer its customers a
continuous release process for new software
versions
The NX team is committed to:
• Delivering quality releases that are easy to deploy
• Building solutions on the most modern architecture

to protect your investment
• Our historically proven commitment to data

compatibility

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Technology Platform Proven Data

• Every NX release is customer deployment ready

• NX is an open solution that “plugs and plays” with

• NX enables you to use data from previous NX and

• Goes back to the first Unigraphics release (circa Platform

• Legacy designs often exist only as drawings,

• Single, integrated, end-to-end workflow support

Scan data cleanup, preparation, and evaluation with

Reconstruct surfaces from scan data including:

The full power of NX feature and synchronous

Combining Sheets Corner Blending

Comparison of as scanned to as modeled with NX

Product CAD shape morphing:

Convergent ModelingTM and Reverse Engineering is

- Geert Creemers - Founder and Manager

Fully featured CAD model from 3D

• Best of all worlds modeling

Siemens Digital Industries is the first major

The NX team is committed to:

• Delivering quality releases that are easy to deploy

• Building solutions on the most modern architecture

• Our historically proven commitment to data

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