Abstract
Abstract:
In the present paper, an algorithm for the discretization of parametric 3D surfaces has been extended to the family of discrete surfaces represented by stereolithography (STL) grids. The STL file format, developed for the rapid prototyping industry, is an attractive alternative to surface representation in solid modeling. Initially, a boundary representation is constructed from the STL file using feature recognition. Then a smooth surface is recovered over the original STL grid using an interpolating subdivision procedure. Finally, the reconstructed surface is subjected to the triangulation accomplished using the advancing front technique operating directly on the surface. The capability of the proposed methodology is illustrated on an example.
Details
Format:
Academic Journal
Database:
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal:
Acta Polytechnica
Volume:
44
Issue:
5-6
ISSN:
12102709 and 18052363
Publisher:
CTU Central Library, 2004.
Document Type:
article
