The actual situation of industrial environment is different from the theory in CAD models. During the production of components, many unforeseeable phenomena may occur. Due to the complexity of metal melting,From mold to componentThe production process of finished products is not a linear and repeatable process. The rebound during stamping molds, shrinkage during the production of molds made of composite materials, or the heat generated when welding two components together are all unpredictable phenomena that may affect the accuracy of molds. These phenomena are difficult to control, so the final result cannot be predicted until the components are obtained.

Firstly, the mold is constructed based on a theoretical model, which is developed to produce components that meet technical requirements. However, in actual industrial production, the above phenomenon can interfere with cast or stamped components. This has resulted in components that do not meet technical requirements and must be adjusted, corrected, and changed in order to pass quality control inspections.

When unpredictable phenomena change the finished components, the iterative process of quality control begins. bettermethodIt is to process the components before adjusting the mold. More precisely, this method involves producing a component, using quality control equipment, andDetection softwareMeasure it and analyze the deviation between the component and the CAD model. Therefore, if we notice a lack (or excess) of a few centimeters in a certain area, we can make adjustments in the molddiePolish or add materials to the corresponding surface on the fixture. Therefore, the iteration of the mold is carried out after measuring the finished components.

Once this operation is completed, we will restart the production process, produce a new component, and then measure the component again to verify if there are any deviations. This iterative process will continue until the desired component is obtained (i.e., when the produced component is consistent with its CAD model).

This repetitive quality control process requires fast measuring equipment to provide complete dimensional information in a timely manner and produce the next component without delay. The measuring tool must also be portable for direct measurement of workpieces in the workshop. In this way, the workpiece does not need to be sent againcoordinate measuring machineBy using CMM, valuable time is saved and more inspections can be conducted. Measuring instruments should also be easy to use, with their digital "qualified/unqualified" function allowing operators to quickly evaluate dimensional measurement results and easily identify workpieces that do not meet tolerance requirements. Finally, it should be able to measure various types of dimensions, finishes, and geometric shapes without the need for surface preparation work.

3D scanning technologyThe product is fast, portable, and versatile, meeting these requirements and enabling production and quality teams to inspect components and detect defects, especially Class I and Class II defects. In fact, 3D scanners help reduce the impact of human factors in the manufacturing process by reducing visual inspection or the use of manual tools. They can also measure the wear of components and help understand when to replace fixtures or molds.