Measuring Metal Castings and Improving Quality Control
March 1, 2015
"Obtaining precise measurements of metal castings can be a challenge," said a ShapeGrabber spokesperson. "Their complex shapes can make them extremely difficult to measure accurately and completely using traditional methods like calipers or coordinate measuring machines.
"Automated 3D laser scanners, such as those offered by ShapeGrabber, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Quality Vision International, are designed to speed and simplify inspection and measurement of cast-metal parts. Unlike traditional methods that rely on the capture of a few pre-programmed points, a non-contact 3D laser scanner captures millions of data points and represents the true geometry of the component. As a result, 3D scanners allow manufacturers to perform a complete inspection of complex-shaped castings."
Within minutes, a 3D scanner such as the ShapeGrabber Ai810 automatically captures a dense point cloud of millions of data points that represent the entire surface area of the part. With this data, the company reported that manufacturers can:
- Quickly measure and inspect the entire metal casting
- Troubleshoot fit problems with other parts and identify deviations from the original CAD data
- Make rapid pass/fail decisions
- Optimize the manufacturing process based on detailed part shapes
- Reduce shipping defects
- Get accurate and timely feedback on casting prototypes.
"Manufacturers that produce metal castings find 3D scanning technology to be an excellent fit for their quality inspection needs," said the spokesperson. "From turbine blades to aerospace engine parts, non-contact 3D scanners can quickly inspect an entire, complex-shaped casting to troubleshoot problems and ensure specifications are being met. ShapeGrabber 3D scanners are suitable in almost any quality control environment and are ideal for quickly scanning parts that vary in size and shape."
For more information contact:
ShapeGrabber
1900 City Park Drive Suite 512
Ottawa, ON K1J 1A3
Canada
613-247-1707
www.shapegrabber.com
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