Swept Path 3D
Axis3D SP3 - Swept Path 3D
3D-Path Optimization for the Simulation of Transportation through Cavities
and for Pipe-Relining
Precise simulation with complete 3D modeling.
Cost reduction: eliminates the expense of constructing
models and test driving.
Economic viability: space requirements are carefully determined,
considerably reducing required tolerances
The
maximum pipe diameter
is achieved for relining projects, eliminating retroactive modifications.
Data Processing
Optimization
Analysis and Visualization

Triangulation of 3D point clouds, e.g. from
laser scans of the cavities (lines, ducts, chutes, etc.). Scan data’s original resolution is maintained.
Import and triangulation of transportation vehicle- and pipe-model: support of all standard CAD formats (IGES, STEP, STL, ASE, OBJ, etc.).

By using sophisticated adjustment routines with variable weighting, accurate results are
achieved in different situations, e.g. ground contact of transport vehicles, even distribution
of clearance when relining. Achieved by solving a system of equations with millions of constraints.

Distances between object (vehicle, pipe) and cavity are calculated at every position. Distances
are displayed as color gradient in the 3D model and as developed surface.
Areas of surplus- and insufficient volumes are determined.
Functionality
Applications
General
- Easy to use, flexible user interface
- Store settings and parameters for further calculations
Processing of Scan Data
- Import of scan data as 3D point cloud
- Consolidation of scan data from any number of files
- Formats: ASCII, LAS, E57, OBJ
- Triangulation taking into account maximum triangle side length, etc.
- Options: scaling, recalculation of the normal, selection of axis-orientation
Import of CAD Models
- Import of CAD Models (Solid Modelling)
- Formats: IGES, STEP, STL, ASE, OFF, OBJ
- Options: scaling, recalculation of the normal, selection of axis-orientation
Track Optimization
- Robust and highly optimized adjustment algorithms for systems of equations with millions of side conditions
- Original resolution of scan data is maintained
- Variable weighting allows determination of best-fit optimization results in different situations (e.g. ground contact of
transport vehicles, even distribution of clearance when relining).
- Vehicle track optimization: accident-free driving through cavities, keeping a maximum
distance to walls with minimum volume of additional construction work. Maintaining vehicle ground contact.
- Relining: determine ideal pipe position and -orientation at every point of the lining installation.
- Accuracy of calculated distances and volumes corresponds to the scan data resolution.
3D-Visualization
- Representation of entire 3D situation
- Easy operation with three-button mouse (pan, zoom, rotate)
- User-defined color-coding of distances between object and cavity
- The camera can be tied to the object path for convenient navigation through the entire cavity
- 2D-plans
- Export as high-resolution jpg
Geometrie Manager (Axis3D GeoMan)
- Analytical or discrete definition of the approximation path
Track simulation of transport through a cavity:
Transportation of bulky machines and parts through existing access galleries and machine halls.
Relining of hydraulic galleries, potable water pipes, sewer ducts:
Determination of maximum pipe diameter considering the exact pipe geometry.
Transport companies: Reliable planning of abnormal loads:
Transportation of machines, wind turbines, airplane parts, railway vehicles.
Systeminformation
Hardware (not included)
- PC with at least 2 USB ports
- 21” screen (recommended)
- Three-button mouse
- 4GB Ram minimum
Software
- PC software, incl. USB or SD dongle
- Languages: German, English; French (coming soon)
- Operating systems: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 (32-bit and 64-bit, respectively, 64-bit recommended)
Additional Services
- Cavity scanning
- Clean-up and processing of scan data
- Development of 3D models from scan data
Customers
Vorarlberger Illwerke AG