Imagine that you need to precisely measure a custom-machined, geometrically-complex wheel. Which measuring tool would you use? You could use standard industry equipment like a set of calipers, but that may result in several inaccuracies given the complex shape and inherent contours of the wheel. Alternatively, you could use a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), but that would be time-consuming and the machine be unable to reach into all of the crevices.
At Boyd, to ensure precise measurements for the the entire part, we would employ our 3D scanner to capture the wheel’s shape. This scanner quickly creates a file that can be used as a model for measurements, or even as a reference for duplication to create a new wheel.
The advanced 3D scanning tool used at Boyd employs a laser beam to precisely capture data points and digitize objects. To scan a component, you hold the laser gun and gradually move it over the desired object as if you were painting on it with the laser beam. The process is far more efficient than point-to-point measurements from a CMM or any other traditional measuring tools. The key advantages of this scanner are:
고급 부품 평가
초당 560,000포인트를 캡처하는 이 스캐너는 정확할 뿐만 아니라 시간 효율적입니다. 물체의 모양이 아무리 복잡하더라도 레이저 기술은 정확한 크기와 3차원 형태를 정확하게 디지털화합니다. CMM이 실패할 수 있는 틈새, 스루홀 또는 윤곽이 있는 프로파일에서 데이터 포인트를 쉽게 측정할 수 있습니다. 목재, 금속, 플라스틱 또는 유리와 같은 모든 표면 유형에서 원활하게 작동합니다. 어둡고 반사되는 표면조차도 결과의 정확도에 영향을 미치지 않습니다.
융통성
스캐너는 CMM 또는 광학 게이지 제품(OGP)과 같은 다른 측정 도구와 함께 작동합니다. 즉, CMM에서 구성 요소의 일부 부분을 측정하고, 3D 스캐너를 사용하여 나머지 측정을 완료하고, 두 기계의 데이터 포인트를 단일 보고서로 결합할 수 있습니다. 스캐너의 휴대성은 공장의 한 영역에서 다른 영역으로 더 쉽게 이동할 수 있도록 하여 바닥 범위를 확장합니다.
구현의 용이성
While the scanner does require some initial programming and set-up to get started, the actual process of operating the scanner is simple and straightforward, enabling engineers to quickly move from project to project.
The applications of this scanning technology go far beyond just measuring the dimensions of a component. With this scanner, Boyd can efficiently convert a physical object into a digitized form. This reduced time-to-measure has greatly enhanced Boyd’s rapid prototyping process. It has also proved to be a great asset in achieving Computer Aided Design (CAD) to part analysis, quality control, and inspection. Boyd also employs the scanner to reverse engineer components to create replacement parts with extremely tight tolerances.
By capitalizing on advanced tools and technologies, Boyd is always exploring innovative and effective ways to meet its customer’s manufacturing needs. Tools such as the state-of-the-art 3D scanner have facilitated Boyd in serving its vast customer base with the highest standards of quality and efficiency.
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