Metrology within the Casting & Forging Industry

Utilizing: ATOS 3D Scanners, TRITOP Photogrammetry, Software, and/or Automation

Casting manufacturers are striving to produce parts closer to net shape and meet tighter tolerance requirements. These industry demands are driving a requirement for quick, accurate, and more thorough part qualifications to ensure a final part exists within the casting or forging. Capture 3D metrology solutions are utilized throughout the casting and forging industry.

Some examples include:

Design
Analysis
Production
Related Case Studies

Design

	Design / Re-creation of Castings Quickly scan components and generate an accurate 3D digital definition to support CAD model creation, documentation of design iterations, and archive “as manufactured” condition.
	High Resolution & Detailed Scans ATOS scan data captures intricate details and fine lines for organic and complex part geometries.
	Rapid Capture of Complex Shaped Components Scan complex and organic shaped components quickly and easily without costly fixturing set-ups. Having detailed and accurate data allows for faster downstream processing.
	Small Parts Scan The ATOS 3D scanner’s ability to be configured to various size measuring volumes supports the precise scan capture of very small features.
	Extra Large Parts Scan Measure large parts (i.e. castings, airplanes, etc...) while maintaining a high level of data accuracy. ATOS system flexibility supports extra small to extra large scan projects.

Analysis

	Quick Full Part Inspection Rapidly scan and inspect part to CAD, 2D, or part-to-part for a thorough analysis to quickly provide crucial information for faster decision making.
	3D First Article Inspection Automatically compare your part’s scan data to the CAD model with an easy to interpret visual 3D color inspection map. Instantly see where the problematic areas exist.
	Dimensional Analysis (2D) Compare “as manufactured” part scan data to 2D drawings for inspection analysis.
	GD&T Easily verify and assure form, accuracy of fit and function through Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) features in ATOS software.
	Material Thickness Predict the flow of magma more accurately to understand stress and distortion during the cooling process in order to minimize cycles of rework.
	Digital Assembly Analysis Accurately compare scanned components and assemblies vs. CAD. Interrogate mating components to solve assembly, form, fit and finish issues.

Production

	Root Cause Analysis Find solutions to issues by inspecting parts and tooling in each stage of the manufacturing process. Accurate and easy to interrupt color maps support informed corrective action plan.
	Trend Analysis Monitor your manufacturing process in order to depict trends. Applicable to parts, assemblies, fixtures, tooling, etc.
	Reduce Die Tryout Minimize the number of iterations and tool tuning loops by viewing an ATOS color map inspection report. Identify problem areas and understand the affects of the corrective action on the entire tool.
	Improve Product Performance Quickly scan and analyze data in order to improve product performance. Have a complete and accurate 3D depiction of the part for better decisions for corrections and enhancements.
	Touch Probe Analysis Enhance non-contact ATOS 3D scanning by adding on a Touch Probe kit to measure hidden features, discreet points, and deep cavities. Probes and adapters are fully customizable.