3D scanner for 3D printed parts?

Question for other 3D fab nerds on here. What are you using for your scans and post-processing?

I'm not looking for super high precision (though sub-millimeter would be cool if it doesn't break the bank).

Just getting my feet wet with this process right now, so I'm concentrating on getting good data to work with.

First project will be making a couple of custom caps for battery terminals. I can always pull out the mics and just measure away, but I'd like to take advantage of scanning.

 

In my opinion, you can measure and model those faster than using a scanner. Since they are man made, it means someone modeled those at some point already.

Scanners are only really useful when you are trying to model something organic, or if there are complex curves to deal with.

I have access to an Artec Leo Scanner at work, but I rarely use it. I did put in a request to get a digital CMM, since that would be more useful to me for reverse engineering objects.

 

Thanks! Kinda figured that might be the case, and I've got calipers and mics. Just lazy.

 

I use iphones and ipads to do photogrammetry, but that is for more artistic stuff. Doing photogrammerty for highly accurate stuff I would think would be exceedingly expensive.

 

https://sdhqoffroad.com/products/sdhq-built-billet-battery-terminal-protection-kit

 

Ordered a set. Will report back.