2016 年 82 巻 1 号 p. 115-116
We produced transparent models that visualize the internal structure of original objects, utilizing latest 3D imaging devices such as X-Ray CT, engineering software and processing technique. Whereas the models produced with a 3D printer usually have several shortcomings, including cloudiness in vertical direction and limitations in size, material and durability, the new method enables us to produce a low-cost, high-quality transparent models by effectively coordinating each step in the procedure. As an example application of this method, we produced transparent models that visualized internal shapes of garden hoses and conducted an experiment and evaluation using them. These transparent models are effective for the observation of internal phenomena and state. Thus, this method of reverse engineering has great potential applications in the areas of industrial products, medicine and education.