Compositech produces large carbon fiber parts, which can now be inspected faster thanks to the Skyline Wide scanner and its wide laser line

Before opting for an Ace Skyline arm, Compositech had the chance to try out a 3D photogrammetry inspection system. But this option, deemed too slow because of the tedious job of placing lots of pellets on the parts before scanning, was quickly rejected. The Ace arm, by contrast, is always ready to scan at a moment’s notice – no pre-heating or positioning necessary. The difference in productivity is even more evident on large parts.

All individual parts are systematically inspected. For series, the first part is inspected, then one part in every 100 thereafter. A key step in quality assurance, the inspections still need to be carried out as quickly as possible.

With a Skyline Wide scanner, the surfaces can be scanned very quickly. The scanner’s frequency allows fast, fluid hand movements while its very wide 200 mm laser line minimises the number of passes over the part. These features save significant amounts of time when inspecting large parts, e.g. car doors and bonnets. Plus, the 3D Skyline scanner easily handles black carbon surfaces.

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