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3D Inspection
3d inspection
3D inspection is any testing or inspection technique for industrial parts, in which the resulting data is displayed, reviewed, and analyzed in 3D form. A 3D virtual image is developed using different inspection techniques for external and/or internal parts. 3D inspection of industrial parts, such as aerospace castings, medical device components, automotive piston heads, or machined and engineered parts is significantly useful during the pre-production stage of the manufacturing life cycle.
3D inspection allows users to test and investigate part components using different software for failure analysis, dimensional analysis, and wall thickness distribution to name a few.
2D inspections often suffer from unstable detection of flaws or dents depending on the color or pattern of the target, and effects of the environment such as reflections from glossy surfaces or lights. It was hard to increase the accuracy even with image enhance filters such as shading correction, blob processing, and contrast conversion.
The 3D inspection makes it possible to perform stable detection of minute dents and flaws that look similar to patterns on the target, which were difficult to differentiate with conventional 2D images.
This allows automation of inspection.
3D inspection allows inspections using volume or sectional area information, based on height differentiation or XYZ information. This greatly expands the range of inspections possible with image processing.
Conventional inspection methods such as x-ray testing techniques provide inspection and measurement, which is analyzed in two-dimensional form. This limits users in accessing data and analyzing part structures with confidence, as resulting data is restricted to a flat 2D x-ray image. With the introduction and implementation of 3D inspection and measurement testing methods and processes, users can access internal and external part data in 3D, providing a limitless opportunity for improving quality control. With the use of nondestructive testing labs, industry leaders can access 3D inspection test results quickly and accurately.
3D inspection and measurement allow users to access part data in a 3D virtual form. This aids in visualizing and reviewing part structures with high accuracy. Using technologies such as industrial computed tomography or laser scanning, users can utilize non-destructive processes and save time and costs of the manufacturing part for testing procedures.
Moreover, users can gain insight into part failures and inconsistencies with accurate measures. As opposed to conventional inspection methods, 3D inspection and measurement assist users in design and prototyping, reviewing part structure and durability. 3D inspection and measurement are also a significant factor for research and development purposes.
At Maxellence Engineering Technologies, we provide you with top-notch 3D scanning solutions for efficient and effective detection of problems.
Benefits
Enhanced Speed
A defect on even the smallest physical part can bring down a system. Identifying defects can be an arduous and time-consuming task. However, by using a 3D digital scanner, quality engineers can capture precise data on the geometry of a given part and use 3D scanning software to quickly identify defects using color maps and other advanced analysis features. This reduces the time it takes to perform root cause analysis and take corrective action.
Additionally, 3D scanning reduces the amount of time inspection tasks take. By replacing pre-programmed points with 3D color & coordinate maps, inspection tasks can be reduced from days to hours. This means more time can be spent addressing problems since less time is spent looking for them.
3D scanning also helps reduce quality issues in the manufacturing process by speeding up the processes associated with capturing precise measurement data. Oftentimes, production deadlines can be the bane of quality. The adage “fast, cheap, and good, pick two” is popular because the inherent quality/time tradeoffs many engineering teams must face often lead to cutting corners and reducing quality or dragging out projects and missing deadlines. A quality 3D measuring machine and associated software can significantly shift this paradigm and enable rapid inspection or prototyping without significant delays.
Increased Repeatability
The level of accuracy and reliability of a given measurement often dictate how repeatable a given process is. By leveraging precise 3D measurement technology, quality teams can ensure that their inspections produce repeatable and accurate results every time.
Automation
Adding automation to workflows is one of the driving factors helping shape Industry. However, there is a common misconception that bringing automation to the world of inspection and analysis can often be too difficult to be feasible, particularly when it comes to 3D scanning. This misconception stems from the fact that 3D scanning technologies that require the use of CMM (coordinate measuring machine) required a coordinate position being referenced before the measurement process and single measurements taken at each programmed point where a probe contacts a given part’s position.
This means that regardless of a part’s position, the part’s precise geometry can be scanned and a coordinate system can be added after the fact from the measurement data. This enables a significant amount of automation to be added to inspection processes
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Improved Overall Quality & Process Improvement
Measurement is always the first step in quality control. If there are no quantifiable metrics to judge or standards to judge against, continuous improvement will be a challenge. By capturing precise, measurable data and enabling repeatable, automated workflows that limit human error, manufacturers position themselves to improve processes based on real-world data. In turn, this leads to improved overall quality for manufactured parts as well as faster turnaround times and the opportunity to improve vendor-facing and customer-facing workflows.