Self-replication and Redesign of Copper Artworks Based on Reverse Technology

Abstract

In view of the complex morphology and difficult modeling of copper artworks, reverse engineering is combined with 3D printing technology to collect the three-dimensional Buddha face modeling data using industrial-grade optical scanning equipment (MetraScan3D), with the modeling of a cooper Buddha artwork as an example. Preprocessing of point cloud model was performed in Geomagic environment, including stitching, noise reduction, repair, encapsulation, quality analysis and NURBS surface construction, etc. The Buddha face was redesigned using ZBrush sculpture software, and the three-dimensional parts of the Buddha face were rapidly formed with the help of FDM 3D printer, thus basically completing glass steel tapping and copper artwork production. The basic process for self-replication and redesign of complex copper artwork was proposed and verified to provide an important reference for technological innovation in the field of copper artwork production.