To those who have experience with CNC (I don't at this point), is there some kind of 3D scanning device used to map an object then convert the scanned shape to CNC code? I assume high tech CNC shops have some sort of machine for doing such things, but what would such a thing be called?
I've seen some woodworking machine at Woodcraft, the name of which I forget now that does something similar with wood where it scans an object then carves the object using the same machine. I'm wondering about some sort of process for metal though.
Chris L