Part Inspections Via 3D Scanning

The need for inspections is often influenced by the following scenarios:

1. Required by a vendor or certification body
2. The initial production run for a new product
3. A design change to an existing part, or ECO (engineering change order)
4. A material or vendor source change
5. A change in manufacturing process, tools, or location
6. Greater than 2 years since a part has been made

Another common process required by some vendors is an approval process defined for suppliers, commonly referred to as PPAP.

The Product Part Approval Process will often require various inspections. This process is used to meet vendor requirements for a part, and prove the process is capable of consistently producing quality parts. Vendors often prefer third party inspections to meet compliance. Using 3D scanning for inspection is extremely accurate and much faster than other part inspection methods.

Here are some specific inspection areas we can help with:

Prototype and First Run Parts

• Reduce inspection and recording time
• Measurements based on international standards

Inspect Sample Parts

• Measurements taken independently, frees existing equipment in quality department

Pre-Shipment Inspections

• Reduce training and labor costs of in-house staff

Incoming Inspections

• Manage acceptance with constant standards
• Reduce defects on downstream processes