Part Buyers Authority Issue #4

Scanning tools can aid foundries in many applications beyond these, especially when communication with customers can be open. Casting design questions can be addressed with real quantitative data: “What is the volume of shrinkage defect?” “How much hot tearing?” “How far out of plane are the surfaces?” With quantifiable data, and some investigations through casting simulations, tooling can be modified to eliminate many problems. This learning isn’t just for sand casters, as there are case studies and papers showing the utility of using 3D Scanning as a tool for process diagnostics in die casting, investment casting, forging, stamping, and others. Having the right tools on hand for inspection, quality control, diagnostics, archiving, and reverse engineering allows a foundry and their customers to capture data and optimize process for mutual gain. Contact: WILL SHAMBLEY [email protected] 5 Visit partbuyersauthority.com to SUBSCRIBE o r CONTRIBUTE as an author.