Inspection & Measurement

Precision Handheld 3D Scanner Delivers Fast Digitization for Large and Small Molds

Capture 3D is bringing the Zeiss T-Scan hawk to IMTS 2022, which can rapidly collects precision 3D measurement data in place.

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Automatic Inspection System Performs Comprehensive, Real-Time Surface Inspections for 3D-Printed Molds

LaserVision from Aligned Vision, to be on display at IMTS 2022, uses laser feedback for large-scale additive manufacturing to perform inspection without the need to stop production, ensuring continuous, quality manufacturing.

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Precision Inspection System for Electric Vehicle Components

IMTS22: Marposs’ OptoCloud EDU uses multiple laser heads in tandem with contact sensors for measurement and vision inspection.

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3D Printing

Evaluating Metal Powders for Conformally Cooled Mold Inserts

Mechanical properties and design software techniques reveal the benefits of a modified high thermal conductivity metal powder for 3D printing in moldmaking.

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Supply Chain

2022 Sourcing & Technology Guide: Inspection/Measurement

Inspection and measurement equipment includes all of the tools and devices used to verify that mold and part dimensions conform to the tolerances required by the part’s design.

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Metrology, Automated Wireless Data Collection Target Quality Mold Measurement Practices

At IMTS this year, L.S. Starrett is to demonstrate fast, accurate wireless measurement data acquisition from electronic precision gages and vision/optical systems directly to computers/handhelds.  

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Automation

Three Advances in Vision Measuring Technology for Moldmaking

Next-generation metrology solutions are streamlining shopfloor automation and quality control for mold builders.

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One-Button Computed Tomography Tool Delivers Rapid Mold Validation Results

Zeiss’ entry-level solution for nondestructive inspection, the Zeiss Metrotom 1, is a compact system that can inspect, capture data and analyze it with the click of a button. 

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Noncontact 3D Measuring Equipment Achieves Accurate Molding Operations

The Quantum Max from Faro Technologies is said to offer three laser line probes that optimize accuracy, speed or a blend of both, depending on project needs.

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Probing Line Comes With Multichannel Radio Transmission for Highly Accurate Die and Mold Measurements

Marposs is demonstrating its high-precision probes with radio transmission at IMTS 2022, which, through automatic detection of machine axis position, can achieve part positioning and accurate part measurement.

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