3D scanning provides manufacturers and engineers with a fast way to capture physical components and evaluate their dimensions against CAD models, production specifications, and reference data.
Inspection-focused 3D scanners can help identify dimensional deviations, manufacturing defects, deformation, and other differences between the intended design and the finished part. Depending on the scanner and software workflow, captured data can be used for colour maps, dimensional analysis, CAD comparison, and inspection reporting.
Common Inspection & QA Applications
- Dimensional inspection
- First article inspection
- Quality control
- CAD-to-part comparison
- Manufacturing verification
- Tooling and fixture inspection
- Production part validation
- Deformation analysis
- Mold and die inspection
- Process and design verification
Scanner accuracy, resolution, repeatability, object size, surface characteristics, and software capabilities all matter when selecting a system for inspection. A general-purpose 3D scanner may be appropriate for basic dimensional evaluation, while demanding manufacturing applications may require a dedicated metrology-focused system.
3D Printing Canada offers SHINING 3D scanning solutions for inspection, quality control, dimensional measurement, and industrial metrology workflows.