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3D Scanners in the Foundry

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3D scanners have many applications in foundries. Among other things, they are used for maintenance, quality control and reporting.

Let's say you are a quality engineer in a foundry. You plan to regularly check the quality of your sand casting tools with a 3D scanner in order to work more efficiently.

Learn here how to reach the next level of quality assurance.

You plan to use the 3D scanner for models and core boxes, their associated molds plus cores, and melting furnaces as some of them wear out or deviate from manufacture. Your goal is to find out if your molds are still usable or need to be replaced.

With a new 3D scanner, you also check the wear of the models, core boxes and melting furnaces on a weekly basis. You compare the new 3D models with those from the previous week to immediately identify differences. With regard to the molds and cores, you find deviations from the production.

To help you better understand the benefits of professional 3D scanners, we'll go into detail together.

Reduce Errors in 3D Control and Adjustment of Your Tools

3D model of a hot water bottle casting on a laptop computer

You maximize quality and production efficiency in the foundry with your new 3D scanner. It supports you in the following areas in particular:

1. 3D Scan During Maintenance

You'll quickly see wear on models and core boxes when you use a 3D scanner during maintenance. If necessary, you then rebuild, redesign or repair the scanned parts in a timely manner. The manufacturing chain continues to run smoothly, saving you time, hassle and money.

During maintenance, a mobile 3D scanner comes in handy: You bring it directly to the scan object and not the other way around. Ditch the forklift and scan heavy objects on the spot without losing valuable time in transit. An example of a portable and wireless scanner is the Scoobe3D Precision.

In addition to models and core boxes, you also scan the wear of metal molds and melting furnaces. Since the thermal protection layer wears down unevenly, you know when to replace it at the right time after the scan and thus prevent production errors.

2. Quality Control Made Easy

In the foundry, you use the professional 3D scanner in addition to the initial sampling for your mold. You check the quality and functionality of the processes, detect errors at an early stage and correct them immediately.

At the end of production, you spot-check the quality of your core boxes, models, cores and molds. After the scan, you have the complete 3D data you need and replace your sand casting tools if necessary.

The position check of your tools is included in the quality assurance. It is important that the tools are assembled in certain positions. Through the scanned 3D actual model, you can quickly find the errors in the assembly compared to the digital target model. Straighten them out in time and ensure a smooth production.

As with maintenance, a mobile 3D scanner comes in handy here as well. Transport it directly to the tools and scan them comfortably. After a short calculation time, you will receive your 3D model and reliably check the quality of the sand casting tools.

3. 3D Reporting in a Few Minutes

You also use your 3D scanner in the foundry for reporting, which is especially relevant in hand molding. Due to the manual work, errors in the production of the mold can occur even before casting.

With the 3D documentation by your device, you prevent these errors. Since you often only need a certain section, you scan it in about three to five positions and get your 3D model.

If you prefer to scan the entire mold, that is also possible. This way you keep the documentation transparent and share the entire 3D model with your colleagues, promoting collaborative and efficient work. Your new employees will also be happy about a clear and complete documentation.

Conclusion

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Now you know the advantages of a professional 3D scanner in the foundry. You increase the quality of your castings and thus the efficiency of the production processes. In addition, you minimize production errors and save time and costs compared to measuring by hand.

Now all you need is the right tool. Learn more about the Scoobe3D Precision that will help you revolutionize your foundry.

Now you know the advantages of a professional 3D scanner in the foundry. You increase the quality of your castings and thus the efficiency of the production processes. In addition, you minimize production errors and save time and costs compared to measuring by hand.

Now all you need is the right tool. Learn more about the Scoobe3D Precision that will help you revolutionize your foundry.

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