The advancement of dimensional scanning technology has allowed massive amount of point cloud data to be obtained quickly. This data is used for analysis and reverse-engineering functions. Generally, once this data is collected, it will be polygonized into a mesh which allows for easier data analysis and noise reduction. However, polygonizing can potentially alter the true representation of the data. The amount of alteration can be significant if you are trying to understand the true characteristics of the part you are measuring. This article will discuss some of the pitfalls that come with polygonization of scanned data.

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