Measuring Metal Stampings with a 3D Scanner
To overcome the difficulties of measuring metal stampings, many companies in the automotive, aerospace, computing, consumer electronics, and other industries turn to 3D scanners.
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Retrofitting your CMMs with a 3D Laser Scanhead: Is it Worth it?
Do you want to take advantage of 3D scanning to speed up your dimensional measurements? If you already own a traditional Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), you may have heard that you can retrofit it to convert it into a 3D scanner.
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Measuring Soft Components with a 3D Scanner
As a non-contact measurement solution, a 3D scanner excels at measuring soft components, such as rubber seals or foam parts. Automated 3D scanners offer a fast, accurate, and non-invasive way to scan even the most complex flexible shapes.
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The 3D Scanning Experience
As someone who’s used almost every variety of scanner on the market, including structured light, LIDAR, CT, portable, and automated 3D scanners, I’ve noticed some similarities – and shortcomings – when it comes to industrial scanners.
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3D Inspection of the Inside of a Part
Manufacturers who use a 3D scanner in their quality inspection processes sometimes need to inspect the inside of a part. In such situations, 3D scanners are used along side CT scanners.
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3D Scanners in Industrial Environments
In a manufacturing environment, an industrial 3D scanner – such as those we produce at ShapeGrabber – is ideal. These 3D scanners are designed to function in noisy, dusty manufacturing environments and in ambient lighting. They are also designed for use by technicians and operators rather than engineers or scientists.
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Inspecting Transparent or Reflective Parts with a 3D Laser Scanner
Optical light-based inspection can be tricky if the part being inspected is transparent or reflective. In this article we’ll explain why the challenge exists and how it is easily overcome for 3D scanning projects.
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3D Metrology vs. Machine Vision: Understanding the Differences
When researching a dimensional quality control solution, it is important to understand the difference between 3D scanners and machine vision systems. While both types of equipment are used in quality control, they are used to achieve different results.
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Enhance Your Lean Manufacturing Program with a 3D Laser Scanner for Quality Inspection
Nearly every manufacturer is now implementing Lean Manufacturing principles. In today’s competitive environment, the drive for continuous improvement is a necessary factor of success for manufacturers in every industry.
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Improving Quality Control Processes with a 3D Scanner
One of the many benefits of a 3D laser scanner is that it is suitable in most quality control environments. In particular, a 3D scanner can enhance 100% inspection, statistical process control (SPC), and part production approval processes (PPAP).
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