3D Scanning for Molding Application
Mold is a cavity in which a fluid or molten substance is shaped into the desired product, which is commonly used in industrial manufacturing. Molds are made of various materials, such as sand, hardened steel, and plaster, depending on the application. The quality of molds directly affects the quality of products made in molds.
With the precision requirements for mold manufacturing rising, it is vital for mold builders to ensure the molds created are high-quality and secure their stability. This is where portable and highly-precise 3D scanners come in to capture full-filed data of molds to identify their deviations accurately and streamline inspection and measurement workflows. High-tech 3D scanning can be used in mold manufacturing, mode inspection, mold trial, and more.
Scantech plays an increasingly important role in mold manufacturing due to its advanced 3D measurement technologies. Our 3D scanners carry significant weight in mold repair, 3D inspection, and design thanks to their high accuracy, fast speed, and high portability.
Mold Design
The CAD model of the mold can be quickly generated by 3D scanning to facilitate further development and mold optimization. 3D scanning helps reduce the need for mold modification, shorten delivery time, and greatly improve the efficiency of mold design.
Mold 3D Inspection
Quality assessment of mold refers to FAI (First Article Inspection) and quality control. The 3D scanners can assist mold builders to perform rapid quality assessments in the manufacturing stage. Scantech 3D software ScanViewer provides accurate data support for deviation correction by comparing the 3D model with the original CAD.
Mold Database Construction
The 3D data of molds can be stored in the database by 3D scanning physical objects. Users can effectively manage and process the product’s data, drawings, and documents. Portable 3D laser scanners also enable engineers and professionals to share and search 3D data conveniently.
Guarantee the Quality with 3D Metrology Solutions
With the help of 3D scanners, manufacturers can examine molds made in different materials with various characteristics. With optical and non-contact 3D laser scanning, lost foam molds, wood molds, and sand core molds can be inspected to ensure their high quality. 3D scanning enables operators and engineers to measure parts regularly and efficiently, and compare the 3D model against the original CAD to identify GD&T.
Lost Foam Mold
Wood Mold
Sand Core Mold
Plastic Mold
Forging Die
Casting Die
Stamping Die
Injection Mold
Precise and Non-contact Measurement for Mold Industry
Scantech’s composite 3D scanner KSCAN, handheld, and compact 3D laser SIMSCAN, global AXE 3D scanner can quickly acquire precise 3D data of whole geometry of molds and generate color maps by comparing 3D data against original drawings. With an accuracy of up to 0.02 mm, these accurate measurement data build a solid foundation for mold design, blank inspection, trial, repair, and archiving.
Traditional Gauge VS Scantech’s 3D Scanner
Traditional Inspection Gauge
● Tedious workflows
● Limited data collection
● Inefficient measurement
● Large footprint required to store tools
Scantech’s Handheld 3D Scanner
● Precise measurement
● Ultra-fast measurement rate
● Full-field data collection
● Immune to plant floor vibrations
● Intuitive reports
● Compact size and high portability
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