3D Scanning and 3D Printing of a WWII Hero Bust

Bust 3D scan and print

Arrival 3D scanned a bronze bust for a customer in Fullerton, CA in Orange County. The bust was scanned using a 3D laser scanner. The scan data was further processed to smooth and fill all holes, and create a planar surface at the base of the neck, trimming away the platform attached to the bust. In preparation for 3D printing, the bust was then shelled with a .25″ wall thickness to save model material during printing.

Slice of a head 3D model
Bust head is hollowed for more economical 3D printing

The bust was printed using polyjet technology in verowhite for a smooth surface finish. The customer used the 3D-printed part to create a mold for manufacturing these parts.