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Originally Posted by Shaun @ Tru6
can build me what is essentially a laser guided CNC machine?
If something is mounted to a table, I need a laser guided arm to "read" the object and then modify it (sand) to a certain spec. Even though hundreds of the "same" piece will be mounted, one by one, each one is unique.
Who would create this kind of thing?
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Perhaps I am not understanding the issue, but if you have the part geometries predefined, it doesn't really matter how near or how far the unmodified part is to the finished geometry. A CNC machine will cut it to the geometry that is predefined via the CAD/CAM program. The measurement probe, be it small point contact or laser scan, could provide verification of the finished item.
A similar methodology is used in the manufacture of orthopedic prostheses (e.g. knee and him implants) which are somewhat customized to patient-specific dimensions.
If I am misunderstanding the question, please let me know. I do have close to 40 years of experience in the design and manufacturing of prototype precision parts for aerospace and biomedical applications, much of this via CNC and CAD/CAM, and perhaps I can provide some other suggestions.