Die Scanning for Manufacturing

Course Objective

Provide an overview of how to utilize scanning technology to effectively capture part & die scanned data. Examples will showcase gathering data for outer/inner panels, scanning parameters to consider and their effects, and techniques to maximize data quality for downstream use cases. Guidelines and preparation of this data for alignment, die maintenance, forming & welding simulation will also be presented.

Target Audience

Engineering, Quality and Plant personnel involved with the use/application of scanning technology or benchmarking of scanned data

Course Outline
 
1.0 Scanning Solutions for Stamping Manufacturing & Assembly
1.1 This section will cover the types of solutions used in the industry to capture part and die data. Comparisons of different technologies, uses cases, fixture/table scanning, parts cleaned or with lubricant, parts with reflective surfaces, point density, scanning speed and accuracy will be presented

2.0 Guidelines for Scanning Dies
2.1 This section will cover specific guidelines for how to scan dies, with specific examples on die alignment, die troubleshooting and damaged dies

3.0 Manufacturing Applications for Scanned Data
3.1 This section will cover typical manufacturing use cases for scanned data such as die maintenance, reverse engineering, and other quality issues. How to machine from scanned data will also be included

4.0 Stamping & Welding Simulation from Scanned Data
4.1 This section will cover how to prepare the scanned data for input to die and welding simulation. What questions/checklist to ask about the scanned data will be summarized.