How a Large-Format Contex Scanner Can Help
Every engineer knows that you need the right tools to get the best results. If you have any hand-drawn drawings onsite, then you can benefit from a Contex scanner.
In this guide, we’ll specifically explain how a large-format Contex scanner can help your business. You’ll learn what they are, how they work, and how to get started with one today.
What Is a Contex Scanner?
Contex is a company that specializes in large-format scanners. You can put your large hand-drawn Mylar drawing through a Contex scanner, and you’ll receive a digital version of that drawing on your computer. We highly recommend Contex for any engineering company.
Benefits of Large Format Scanners
We have been selling Contex scanners to engineering departments for decades, and we’ve been using them in-house for even longer. Here are some major reasons why our engineering customers use a large-format Contex scanner.
Leverage Your Physical Drawings
Having a stack of physical drawings in your back office is asking for trouble. You can’t modify the designs, the drawings are always at risk of being damaged beyond repair, and it’s hard to find the right drawing. When you convert to a digital version, you can finally use your drawings. At the very least, now you can quickly get a manufacturing quote to fabricate a hand-drawn part.
Boost Your Company’s Efficiency
The bottom line is that a large Contex scanner can boost your company’s efficiency. Whether it’s the ability to quickly pull up drawings, the newfound ability to organize drawings, or the ability for multiple people to look at the same drawing at the same time — when you scan your drawings, you’ll find a number of time saves across your business.
Quickly Access Drawings
With digital versions of your drawings, you can access all of your drawings directly on any computer within your company. This means that the sales, logistics, and engineering departments can all access the drawing at the same time.
Create 3D Models Quickly
In our experience, the best way to make a 3D model of an existing design is to start with a scanned image of the 2D drawing. From there, we can perform a raster to vector conversion, then step from a 2D drawing to a full 3D model. A Contex scanner is the first step in creating a full 3D digital twin of your operation.
Organize Your Drawings
Finally, you can organize your drawings however you’d like — per purchase order, per customer, per process step, or per area that the part is used in. This definitely beats the big stack of drawings in your storage room.
How to Choose the Right Contex Ultra Scanner
Contex makes a wide range of different scanners. Here are some quick descriptions of their more popular large-format scanners.
HD Ultra Series
The HD Ultra is one of the gold standards when it comes to large-format scanning. It’s designed specifically to boost your productivity and give you the best image quality possible. It is the fastest option on the market.
HD Series
The HD Series has a lot of the same benefits as the HD Ultra, with a smaller price tag. It handles up to 54” of drawing width and converts it into a high-quality digital file. It’s a great option for converting maps, photos, fine art, and drawings.
SD/XD Series
The SD and XD series from Contex are built as an affordable, portable option that upholds the same quality commitment that Contex is known for.
MFP Solutions
MFP solutions from Contex will convert your large format plotter into a scanner and copier. It’s compatible with 300 of the most popular plotters on the market.
Conclusion
As you just learned, a large-format Contex scanner can work wonders for your operation. If you have any Mylar drawings that you need to convert, you should start with a Contex scanner or trust our professional team at CAD/CAM Services. We can handle all of your 2D scanning and 3D CAD work. Our experts will save you time and money while achieving CAD Perfect results. Get a free quote today.
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