Need to determine density via scan

"...suggets another non-destructive approach..."

Archimedes: Dip it in a vessel rim-filled with non corrosive liquid, and calculate the displaced volume

Hi There

Thanks for the reply, I had thought of this but almost reckoned it was too simple, Should remember the old KISS principle I'm going to ask about this with our guys

Hello,

You may have already done this~or a reason why you haven't

Weight the part-
inport your scan into your CAD program this should automatically create
a solid file and the volume.

Then: Mass=Volume X Density

Good Luck,

:)Lisa

Eureka!! (sorry but someone had to say it!)

If you have scales capable of handling the mass you can place your container of liquid on the scales then lower the object in so that it is just immersed. The difference between the two readings will give you the exact volume, assuming you know the density of the liquid. Water makes it really easy if you can use it.

Rediscover the Bushel +the weighbridge

<fairly robust device>?

YOU BET!

KISS

My first idea was the Archemedes approach. If you take the ratio of immersed weight Wi to dry weight Wd, you don't even have to calculate the volume or weigh liquid spilled over the top. Wd/Wi = (Density)/(Density-1).

Hi Guys

I have to say I never thought I'd get such a quick response, I think the Archimedes way sounds good, please keep the msgs flowing (excuse the water pun :-) ) appreciate everyone taking the time to think about this

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Hi All

One small complication just came out, the sample/object we're trying to measure, may have some form of porosity. So it can absorb water (darnit :-) ) So what's says the oracle now :-)

Dunk it in quickly. If you're using the displaced mass method you'll only need a few seconds to read off the weight.

If that won't work you might have to provide more information on the "object". What'll work for a block of wood might not work for a sponge.

Paint it.

Can you put a plastic bag (garbage bag, leaf bag, etc.) around it, and dunk it in far enough so that the object is under water but the open top of the bag isn't?

Ok one more thought, how about using Holgraphic imagining?