3D scanning and reverse engineering
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3D scanning and reverse engineering an 8.5 MW electric motor
Birr Machines AG, based in Kleindöttingen, Switzerland, is a service provider for electrical equipment from 50 kW to 30 MW. In addition to equipment development, the company offers servicing for the machines around the globe that were manufactured 55 years ago by ABB (formerly BBC).
Last year, Birr Machines AG was commissioned with the replication of an 8.5 MW built-in nuclear transformer. The challenge resided in rebuilding the steel frame properly despite the lack of documentation.
In order to achieve this efficiently and with the right levels of quality, the measurement service provider, SCAN IT 3D GmbH, was commissioned to record the actual situation and process it as a 3D model with defined dimensions.
The MetraSCAN 3D from Creaform was used for the 3D scan. The scanner is particularly suitable for capturing 3D measurements of large mechanical objects, such as electric motors. The MetraSCAN 3D scans quickly, with a high degree of accuracy and resolution.
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With headquarters in Lévis, Québec, Canada and Lake Mary, Florida, USA, FARO CREAFORM is the result of the combination of FARO’s renowned 3D Measurement business segment and Creaform’s innovative metrology solutions. With roots dating back to 1981, FARO has been a global leader in portable measurement arms, laser trackers, and reality capture technologies. Creaform, founded in 2002 in Lévis, Québec, has revolutionized handheld 3D scanning and automated inspection, serving thousands of professionals in automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, and research. Together, FARO CREAFORM empowers quality, production, maintenance and design teams to work faster, smarter, and with total confidence, unlocking better outcomes and superior experiences across manufacturing workflows. FARO CREAFORM is a business unit of AMETEK, Inc., a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales of over $7.0 billion.
