Shape Grabber | MSI - Metrology Solutions Inc.

Quality Control for Castings

Nathan Dault — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 18:36:41 +0000

A ShapeGrabber 3D scanner is ideal for obtaining accurate measurements of metal castings.

From turbine blades to aerospace engine parts, our non-contact 3D scanners can quickly inspect an entire, complex-shaped casting to troubleshoot problems and ensure specifications are being met.

Using ShapeGrabber to measure and inspect castings, you can:

Quickly measure and inspect entire metal casting
Ensure dimensional requirements are met
Troubleshoot fit problems
Optimize manufacturing processes based on detailed part shapes
Reduce shipping defects

Turbine blade color map showing deviations of ShapeGrabber 3D scan from original CAD data

Injection Molded Plastics

Nathan Dault — Sat, 17 Dec 2016 18:45:14 +0000

ShapeGrabber automated scanners can be used to rapidly measure the multi-curved surfaces of injection-molded plastics. Our non-contact 3D measurement systems are ideal for quickly and accurately scanning an entire part to correctly measure its shape and any associated warpage.

Using ShapeGrabber to measure and inspect injection-molded plastics, you can:

Quickly and accurately measure the entire part
Reduce inspection time and cost
Detect warpage
Troubleshoot fit problems
Optimize manufacturing processes based on detailed part shapes
Provide documented proof that your parts are meeting specifications

Automated 3D Scanning

Nathan Dault — Sat, 17 Dec 2016 18:19:28 +0000

Measure Complex Shapes

The ShapeGrabber Ai310 automated 3D scanner is ideal for small to medium, complex-shaped parts where speed, complete coverage and ease-of-use are important. The Ai310 features a compact size that allows this 3D scanner to fit easily on a workbench or standard inspection table.

Overview

ShapeGrabber’s Ai310 automated 3D scanners bring speed, accuracy, ease-of-use and complete coverage to industrial 3D measurement and inspection. Using multiple motion axes, ShapeGrabber scanners eliminate the need for software alignment and registration and ensure fast, accurate results. Our automated 3D scanning solutions are ideal for situations in which speed and ease of use are important.

As a fast, accurate 3D scanner, the Ai310 helps manufacturers improve product quality and compliance without slowing down production. Our automated scanners provide:

Ease of use – no need to write special code to scan each object
Speed – fast and simple to scan a part without complicated, time consuming orientation and alignment processes
Efficiency – significantly reduce the time required to completely scan a shape, reducing the cost associated with executing the job

Features & Benefits

Very fast: reduce your inspection time to minutes instead of hours
Turnkey: all you need is your part
Totally integrated: acquire, align, and inspect using a click of the mouse
Compatible with a wide variety of materials and colors
Works in all normal lighting conditions
Easy to use: requires no software alignment

Physical Characteristics

Footprint:
- Width: 445mm (17.5”)
- Depth: 600mm (23.5”)
- Height: 865mm (34”)
Work Surface: Table mount
Weight: 50kg (110 lbs)
Electrical: 120 or 220 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Laser: CDRH Class II / IEC Class 2M

Performance Overview

300mm (12”) of vertical motion
High precision rotary table automatically reorients part being scanned a full 360 degrees
From 39,000 to 350,000+ points/sec
Scan volume depends on scanhead used. See table below.

Scan Volume

Scanhead(s) Used	Scan Volume Cylinder Height X Diameter
	millimeters	inches
SG46	300 x 50	12 x 2
SG156	300 x 190	12 x 7.5