Metrology Services

Our Processes

• 3D Scanning

  We scan and probe

  Our 3D scanning services offer tailored measurement solutions that allow us to obtain data for whatever your purpose may be.

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• Part inspection

  We calculate the deviation

  We provide an inspection service that measures the deviation of your components from nominal.

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• Reverse Engineering

  We create your CAD

  Where there is no CAD, drawings or known dimensions, our Reverse Engineering service provides you with CAD surfaces or solid models from scan data.

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Why use these processes?

Valuable data can deliver strategic advantages for all stages of the manufacturing process, from supporting research & development, through to aiding competitor benchmarking and optimising product design & manufacturing.

Our metrology services will help you to achieve the 3D data you require, speeding up lead times and reducing costs to ultimately improve your productivity.

Why Choose 3D Scanners UK?

• Experienced

  Over 20 years’ experience working with 3D data processes, finding measurement solutions whilst upholding our customer-centric philosophy in all that we do.

• Best hardware, best result

  Our hardware neutral stance means we operate a non-bias, impartial outlook, allowing us to simply use the best type of hardware for the job.

• PolyWorks® Experts

  As the Master Distributor for PolyWorks® we know the software inside out, delivering the results you need in the highest standards.

• Professional

  We are industry experts in providing fast, flexible and comprehensive Inspection, Reverse Engineering and 3D Scanning services.

• Relevant

  Due to the accuracy, reliability and traceability of data, these measurement solutions can be deployed for use in many industries including aerospace, automotive, heritage, defence & marine.
  

• Convenient

  Our specialist team of Engineers can capture complex free-form surface geometries, providing you with the vital information required to refine production processes, improve product efficiency and assist product design.

• Flexible

  We can carry out our services onsite at your premises or in-house at our measurement facility, reducing your downtime whilst increasing your output.

• Global

  Our services are far-reaching and have been outsourced to multiple countries around the world, including China, Kenya, Spain, Germany, Tanzania, Nigeria, Egypt, the USA, the UAE, France and Belgium.

• Satisfaction Guaranteed

  We see a project through until completion, guaranteeing the measurement solutions you require.

The Hardware

Our 3D scanning services offer measurement solutions for any situation, regardless of size, shape or the accuracy required.

We have access to the most up-to-date measurement and scanning technology available and with most hardware being portable, we can carry out onsite measurement allowing us to provide results as soon as data acquisition is complete.

• Contact based scanning

  Using a probe or reflector on devices such as fixed Co-ordinate Measurement Machines (CMMs) or portable CMMs (arm based systems or linked to a trackers), a 3D point cloud is produced by moving the probe or reflector over the object to create a point.

• Best hardware, best result

  Using laser triangulation to generate points from a surface, these scanners can even attach to co-ordinate devices such as arm based systems, trackers or CMMs

• Arm based systems

  With fixed lengths, these systems can track the position and angle at the end of the arm which could have a probing device and/or a 3D laser scanning device attached to generate point data with.

• Tracker based systems

  Uses either reflective targets or lasers to track the position of either a probing or 3D laser scanning device to generate point data over a larger area.

• Structured light

  Structured-light 3D scanners project a pattern of light onto the subject which is captured by a camera by focusing on the deformation of the pattern projected on the surface of the subject.

• Other non-contact systems

  Include X-ray or CT which can be used to create the 3D point cloud inside and out of the part, for inspection or reverse engineering.

• Long range scanners

  Using laser triangulation in a 360-degree rotation to generate points for 3d scanning large objects, ideally used for architecture, construction, heritage, civil engineering and surveying.

• Off-line Programming by simulation

  Used to create measurement programs offline by simulating virtual machines and using reference models.