How SHINING 3D Scanners Empowered Reverse Engineering and Developing Capability of Mining Equipment Parts

GL Equipamentos, a Brazil-based supplier, specializes in reverse engineering and development solutions for mining equipment parts. Previously, they relied on manual tools for measuring parts and conducting reverse engineering. This traditional approach significantly extended delivery times for customers, as it depended heavily on experience and often required repeated adjustments, resulting in inefficiency. Now, they have adopted high-accuracy 3D scanning, a faster method that greatly reduces the time needed for accurate measurements and 3D modeling.

Challenges: How to Reduce the Time to Collect Measurements and Get Greater Accuracy Data?

GL Equipamentos received a large number of requests from their customers for reverse engineering. However, the traditional methods of measurement they used, which relied heavily on manual efforts, were time-consuming and prone to human errors. The inaccuracy of the data greatly affected the reverse engineering and manufacturing process, compromising the accuracy and reliability of the data. Additionally, measuring complex components with intricate geometries or hard-to-reach areas was difficult or even impossible. 

Solution: SHINING 3D Scanners

In the ongoing search for process improvements, GL Equipamentos began searching for suppliers of scanners and other measurement solutions.

At first, they were concerned that light scanners would not be reliable in their accuracy, as they were unsure whether the scanners could meet their precision needs for different parts. Additionally, they were worried that using these scanners might require specialized technical knowledge to handle the scan meshes, meaning the job couldn’t be completed without a capable technical team.

When they started testing 3D scanners with EinScan HX, these risks did not exist. It offers a high accuracy of 0.04mm, which satisfies the requirements for most parts. Furthermore, EinScan HX is very user-friendly and doesn’t require a steep learning curve. In addition, the SHINING 3D team provides professional technical support in Brazil, enabling GL Equipamentos to acquire and process data independently and quickly.

Scanning a part with the FreeScan UE Series

The success was so great that they purchased another two metrology 3D scanners, FreeScan UE Series and FreeScan Combo. These scanners greatly increased scanning speed, reducing project time and improving overall efficiency. They also offered a higher accuracy of 0.02mm and captured finer details with exceptional clarity, ensuring even the smallest features of complex parts were accurately represented. Designed for industrial environments, these scanners feature multiple scanning modes that allow them to handle a wide range of industrial components across various applications.

Scanning a part of an automotive bearing with FreeScan Combo

The 3D data of a part of an automotive bearing

Why Choose SHINING 3D?

With 20 years of expertise in 3D scanning technology, SHINING 3D has become a trusted and reliable name in the industry. SHINING 3D offers comprehensive global support, ensuring clients can receive assistance wherever and whenever needed. Additionally, SHINING 3D scanners are known for their high reliability, supported by an ISO17025-certified precision laboratory, and the ability to provide VDI/VDE 2634 certification to guarantee accuracy.

Results: Not Only Faster But With Much More Quality and Accuracy

By implementing SHINING 3D’s scanning solutions, GL Equipamentos achieved significant improvements in their processes:

• Reduced Measurement Time: The advanced 3D scanning workflow drastically shortened the time to capture accurate data.
• Enhanced Precision: The high accuracy of SHINING 3D scanners eliminated human errors, providing reliable data for reverse engineering and quality inspection.
• Increased Accessibility: The ability to scan intricate and hard-to-reach parts expanded the scope of components GL Equipamentos could effectively work with.

Conclusion

With the support of SHINING 3D scanners, GL Equipamentos can now capture data from any part three times faster. Before that, the reverse engineering processes became significantly more efficient, reducing delivery time and greatly Improving customers' experience and satisfaction.

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