[3D Scanning Application] FreeScan Combo and Industrial Robot Collaborate to Repair Forging Dies

Traditional Forging Die Repair Methods

Traditional forging die repair is primarily accomplished through manual overlay welding and machining. The manual overlay welding process is time-consuming and requires highly skilled welders to achieve precision. The subsequent machining stage involves removing excess material, which further adds to the time and cost. This traditional method is not only expensive but also prone to inconsistencies, affecting the overall quality of the die.

3D Scanners and Industrial Robots: Automated Die Repair

The integration of 3D scanners and industrial robots has emerged as a more effective solution than traditional repair methods. 3D scanning technology creates highly accurate 3D models of damaged dies, which can be seamlessly converted into robotic operation paths for precise and automated overlay welding.
 

The repair process begins with obtaining a 3D model of the damaged mobile vehicle, a critical step to ensure that every contour, groove, and defect is accurately recorded. The equipment used in this case is the SHINING 3D FreeScan Combo metrology 3D scanner, which offers three key advantages in forging die repair applications:

● High Precision: The FreeScan Combo has a precision of up to 0.02mm and stable repeatability, providing accurate data for subsequent repairs.
● Fast Scanning Speed: The FreeScan Combo scans at up to 1,860,000 points/second, and with its software algorithm, scanning is fast and smooth.
● Multiple Scanning Modes: The FreeScan Combo features four working modes: multi-line scanning, single-line scanning, fine scanning, and infrared scanning. It can easily handle dies of various sizes, materials, and features.

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After obtaining an accurate 3D model, it is typically imported into programming software to create a robot program that defines the welding path and operation sequence. The robot, equipped with a welding tool, precisely deposits material onto the damaged die according to the predetermined path, achieving automated overlay welding. Automated overlay welding is not only highly accurate but also much faster than manual overlay welding, thereby reducing overall repair time.

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