Frequently Asked Questions
SIMSCAN Gen2 FAQ
What is the SCANOLOGY SIMSCAN Gen2?
SIMSCAN Gen2 is a compact industrial blue-laser 3D scanner designed
for dimensional inspection, reverse engineering, manufacturing,
product development and other professional measurement applications.
How accurate is SIMSCAN Gen2?
SIMSCAN Gen2 provides measurement accuracy up to 0.020 mm under the
manufacturer's specified measurement conditions.
How fast is SIMSCAN Gen2?
SIMSCAN 42 Gen2 captures up to 5.8 million measurements per second.
SIMSCAN 30 Gen2 reaches up to 4.58 million measurements per second,
while SIMSCAN 22 Gen2 reaches up to 2.02 million measurements per second.
What is the difference between SIMSCAN 22, 30 and 42 Gen2?
The main differences are laser configuration, maximum scanning rate
and scanning area. SIMSCAN 22 Gen2 uses 11 blue laser crosses,
SIMSCAN 30 Gen2 uses 17 and SIMSCAN 42 Gen2 uses 27.
How much does SIMSCAN Gen2 weigh?
SIMSCAN Gen2 weighs approximately 570 grams and measures
203 × 80 × 44 mm.
Can SIMSCAN Gen2 scan deep holes?
Yes. SIMSCAN Gen2 includes an additional blue laser line specifically
for capturing holes, narrow slots, grooves, channels and recessed
geometry.
Can SIMSCAN Gen2 scan black or reflective surfaces?
SIMSCAN Gen2 is designed to work with a broad range of industrial
surfaces, including challenging dark and reflective components.
Surface preparation requirements depend on the material, geometry,
finish and measurement requirements.
Is SIMSCAN Gen2 wireless?
No. Standard SIMSCAN Gen2 models use a USB 3.0 connection.
If wireless operation is required, ask Rapid Scan 3D about wireless
SCANOLOGY solutions such as SIMSCAN-E.
Can SIMSCAN Gen2 be used for quality inspection?
Yes. Its metrology-grade accuracy makes it suitable for CAD comparison,
deviation analysis, dimensional inspection, first-article inspection
and other quality-control applications.
Can SIMSCAN Gen2 be used for reverse engineering?
Yes. SIMSCAN Gen2 scan data can be imported into professional
reverse-engineering software such as Geomagic Design X, QUICKSURFACE
and other CAD platforms.
Can SIMSCAN Gen2 be automated?
Yes. SIMSCAN Gen2 can be incorporated into automated 3D measurement
systems for repetitive and higher-volume production inspection.
Which SIMSCAN Gen2 model should I choose?
The right model depends on your part sizes, required scanning speed,
inspection tolerances and workflow. Rapid Scan 3D can review your
application and help determine whether SIMSCAN 22, 30 or 42 Gen2 is
the best fit.
How do I get SIMSCAN Gen2 pricing?
Contact Rapid Scan 3D for current SIMSCAN 22 Gen2, SIMSCAN 30 Gen2
and SIMSCAN 42 Gen2 pricing, available packages, software, training,
accessories and demonstrations.