Plastic-IT launched the Pearl 700 3D scanner, that can measure the internal geometry of small plastic parts – to microns – where CMMs can’t go, at this year’s Medtech Innovation.
The director of Plastic-IT, Graham Webster, said: “This machine facilitates total 3D validation of moulded parts with 3D solid CAD design intent.”
The generated point cloud is readily matched with the original CAD to provide a colour map of dimensional differences. The supplied proprietary Spec.Check software can section the point could in any axis and enable measurements to be made with ease. This is said to make initial sample inspection reports (ISIRs) achievable in hours instead of days.
Other benefits include no need for fixturing and complete validation of multi cavity moulds can be done to determine cavity to cavity variances faster than before.
“The scanner is a patented, unique instrument that fits on a bench top and comes as a complete system that is up and running delivering substantial benefits within a day. This is high-priced CT scanning accuracy and capability at a fraction of the capital and operational cost."