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

Traditional Forging Die Repair Methods

Traditional forging die repair is mainly carried out through manual overlay welding and machining. Manual overlay welding is a time-consuming process that 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 costly but also prone to inconsistencies, affecting the overall quality of the mold.

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 can create high-precision 3D models of damaged dies, which can be seamlessly converted into robot operation paths to achieve precise and automated overlay welding.
 

The repair process begins by obtaining a 3D model of the damaged movable carriage, a step crucial for ensuring accurate recording of every contour, groove, and defect. 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 accuracy: The FreeScan Combo offers high accuracy 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 software algorithms, 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 usually imported into programming software to create a robot program that defines the welding path and operation sequence. The robot, equipped with welding tools, precisely deposits material onto the damaged mold 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, thus reducing the overall repair time.

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