An Evaluation of Digital Methods in Reverse Engineering Using Selected Medical Applications

• Main Author: Parrott, Andrew Mark
• Format: Others
• Language: en
• Published: 2006
• Subjects: digital modeling methods; medical applications; cranial implant; auricular prosthesis; duplication of an oral prosthesis; imaging; image processing; design; fabrication steps; Phantom haptic device
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10539/1849

Student Number : 9710738R - MSc (Eng) dissertation - Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment === This dissertation investigates the use of digital modeling methods for selected medical applications. The digital methods include the design of a cranial implant, auricular prosthesis and the duplication of an oral prosthesis. The digital process includes imaging, image processing, design and fabrication steps. Three types of imaging used are contact and non-contact measurement systems and CT scanning. The investigation uses a Phantom haptic device for digital design. The implants and prostheses are fabricated using a Thermojet printer and investment casting. Traditional and digital processes are compared using four case studies on selected criteria. The conclusions of the investigation are that a digital process can be used and is equal to or better than traditional methods in prosthesis and implant design.