INSPECTION/MEASUREMENT

Data Management Software

Upgrade Your Moldmaking Processes With New Innovations

Read up on new innovations, including modular sorting systems, monitoring platforms for injection molders, indexable milling cutters and more.

Inspection & Measurement

Multifunctional Laser Handheld 3D Scanner

Shining 3D releases the FreeScan UE Pro, which performs metrology-grade accuracy inspections for a range of material adaptations using integrated photogrammetry, high-resolution cameras and other ergonomic features.

Inspection & Measurement

VIDEO: What Does Integrated Predictive Modeling Mean to Moldmaking

Although conformal cooling is not a new concept, new technologies have made it a very hot topic, including predictive engineering models and 3D printing. Learn about a new conformal cooling process and algorithm and what it reveals about hot spots and conformal cooling design.
#conformalcooling #3dprinting

Inspection & Measurement

Portable Laser Tracker Offers High-Speed Measurement

The Leica Absolute Tracker offers high-speed dynamic measurement and is said to be a complete solution for six degrees of freedom (6DoF) probing, scanning and automated inspection as well as reflector measurement.
#analysis

Additive Manufacturing

3D Printing, Scanning Solutions Increase Application Accessibility

Shining 3D highlights its new 3D printer and professional-grade 3D scanner, the AccuFab-L4K 3D and Transcan C 3D.

Inspection & Measurement

Non-Contact Laser Sensor Enables Detailed Feature Inspection

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence’s HP-L-10.10 performs dimensional measurements at comparable accuracy to tactile probing and inspects almost any surface in a fraction of the time.

Inspection & Measurement

Intuitive, Easy-to-Use Inspection Software for Portable Probing and Scanning Simplifies Mold Measurement

Enhanced inspection software and hardware with portable measurement, analysis and reporting improves productivity.
#analysis #basics #FAQ

Inspection & Measurement

Compact Digital Inspection Microscope Supports Immediate Information Capture

Vision Engineering debuts its standalone VE Cam system which enables users to perform quality inspections with a smaller footprint.

Automation

Metalworking Technologies Targeting Mold Builders

Inspection/measurement, cutting tools, design software, machining and automation equipment round out this technology roundup.

Inspection & Measurement

Nondestructive Inspection Progresses Scan Speed, Image Resolution

The combination of three features, Rotating Target 2.0, motorized adjustable FID and Offset.CT, makes it possible for a user to find balance between scan speed and resolution while implementing high quality control.