No matter what industry you are in, everyone is most concerned about efficiency. The introduction of 3D scanning technology can effectively control production costs and improve production efficiency, bringing considerable economic benefits to the mold manufacturing industry. Today, I would like to share with you Let's discuss the application space of 3D scanning equipment in the mold manufacturing industry.
Handheld 3D scanner, as a flexible and portable mobile measurement device, can directly operate in different complex industrial sites, obtain 3D data quickly, accurately and stably, and generate intuitive and visual inspection reports.
So, in which areas can the use of 3D scanning equipment effectively improve the overall efficiency? Next, let's take a look at the specific application of 3D scanners in mold manufacturing.
Die blank machining allowance detection
Many molds are made of special alloy steel, and the raw material cost is high. In mold manufacturing, if the machining allowance of the blank is too much, raw materials will be wasted; on the contrary, if the machining allowance of the blank is insufficient, the final mold quality will be unqualified, and the whole set will be scrapped.
Therefore, if the machining allowance of the mold blank can be more accurately controlled before processing, it can be achieved to produce qualified products with the least amount of materials and effectively control the mold manufacturing cost. Next, let's take a look at specific cases to see how the use of 3D scanners for mold blank inspection can bring economic benefits to mold manufacturers. In this case, Sikan Technology used the composite 3D scanner KSCAN-Magic to inspect the machining allowance of a large mold blank.
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Solution advantage
Flexible and portable, work anytime, anywhere
Compared with fixed measurement equipment, handheld 3D scanners are compact and portable, with low operating thresholds, low requirements for the operating environment, and little environmental impact. There is no need to re-open the measurement site, and the measurement work can be carried out anytime and anywhere, which can effectively reduce the cost of inspection and testing. Detection time cost.
Efficient and accurate, comprehensive data
KSCAN-Magic is equipped with 5 working modes, and the scanning area can reach 1440 mm x 860 mm, which can quickly obtain the overall 3D data of the mold blank. With the fine scanning and deep hole scanning modes, it can accurately obtain the position of complex surfaces, deep holes and dead corners. Compared with the traditional detection method, the data is more complete and comprehensive, which provides a reliable and comprehensive data basis for the subsequent determination of machining allowance and avoids the waste of raw materials.
Photogrammetry, one machine for multiple purposes
Handheld 3D scanners have accumulated errors, and photogrammetry systems can reduce the accumulated errors. In general, for parts with high precision requirements, if the size exceeds 1.5m and requires precision parts, it is recommended to use photogrammetry equipment to assist in the detection.
The size of the mold blank is large, and the KSCAN-Magic of Sikan Technology has a built-in photogrammetry system, which can complete the scanning task without auxiliary equipment.
Visual reporting, real-time and intuitive
With professional scanning software, the 3D inspection results are real-time and intuitive. Comparing the data obtained by scanning with the CAD model, a chromatographic deviation map is generated, the reading threshold is low, and the inspection workers can easily and timely analyze the subsequent processing allowance.
In general, the total machining allowance is not removed at one time, but is gradually removed in each process. In the process of blank machining, the common practice is to use the part's digital model to offset the maximum thickness to generate a machining program.
In many cases, the tool head of the machining center is running empty without touching the part. The three-dimensional data of the mold blank obtained by the 3D scanner is more comprehensive and accurate, and it can also reduce the phenomenon of empty running to a greater extent, optimize the processing procedure, improve the production qualification rate of the mold, and shorten the manufacturing cycle of the mold.
Inspection before mold repair
The quality of the mold directly determines the quality of the product. After the mold is worn to a certain extent, the quality of the product cannot be guaranteed, so the repair of the mold is of great importance.
The traditional method relies on manual experience to determine the mold repair area, and the mold repair time often takes several weeks. This not only requires a lot of time and labor costs, but also some complex surface and corner data are easily missed. If a 3D scanner is used for scanning and inspection, the mold repair area can be determined more quickly and accurately, which can greatly shorten the mold repair work cycle and improve work efficiency.
Sikan Technology has used the tracking 3D scanner TrackScan-P42 to conduct post-processing inspection of a large hot forging die, providing a comprehensive and reliable data basis for its subsequent die repair work.
Solution advantage
Extremely fast and efficient
Because of its large size and heavy weight, it is not easy to move out of the workshop for testing. In the traditional way, the method of measuring by meter is used, but the size and area of this hot forging die is large, and the detection efficiency is low.
With the TrackScan-P42's scan rate of up to 1,900,000 measurements per second, the workers acquired full-scale 3D data of the hot forging die in just 5 minutes. The overall mold repair work time has been shortened from several weeks to less than 10 days, which greatly improves the mold repair work efficiency.
Fearless of details, super adaptable
This large-scale hot forging die has many features, deep holes and deep grooves. In the mode of 7-beam parallel blue laser fine scanning and single-beam deep hole dead angle scanning mode, the details of the deep pit can be seen at a glance, and the 3D data of the die can be completely obtained.
TrackScan-P42 has strong environmental adaptability, is not afraid of bright and black surfaces, and can easily obtain complete 3D data of hot forging die brightening machine.
No need to post points, intelligent tracking
The TrackScan-P42 tracking 3D scanner adopts intelligent optical tracking technology, which does not require sticking points, which not only saves the time for sticking points, but also avoids damage to the detection surface.
Visual report, intuitive and clear
The operating threshold is low, and a visual report is finally formed, which is highly readable. Through the generated contrast chromatogram, it is possible to accurately determine the area that needs to be repaired.
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Normally, the clamping analysis of stamping dies is time-consuming and labor-intensive. At this time, if the 3D scanner is used to obtain the 3D data of the upper and lower molds, it is flexible and efficient, which can simulate the mold clamping analysis more efficiently, and provide an accurate data basis for the modification plan.
In addition, 3D scanning can also be used to digitally back up the mold, providing a data basis for subsequent mold repair, optimization and redesign.
All in all, using a handheld 3D scanner can display the scanning results more accurately, efficiently and intuitively. In the stages of mold design, production, and repair, it can effectively improve work efficiency, reduce time and labor costs, and bring benefits to mold manufacturing. Considerable economic benefits.
