Measurement Examples: Construction Machinery

Portable and handheld 3D scanner and dimensional probing system

Wide Area Coordinate Measuring Machine WM Series

Easy to use for anyone, anywhere

POINT1Easy single-person operation

With a measurement range of up to 25 m 82.0' using the handheld probe, single-person measurement is possible for any large target.

POINT2On-site measurement

Easily measure anything, anywhere in a wide variety of locations.

POINT3Dimensional and shape measurement

Choose from two probe types for measuring holes and other dimensional features as well as curved surfaces and complex shapes or comparing against CAD data.

Problems with conventional measuring instruments and scannersScanning takes too long

CASE1Measurement range

Conventional systems versus WM Series: 25 m (82.0') model and 10 m (32.8') model, each with its measurement range around the measuring instrument
  • • The limited range of motion makes reaching desired locations difficult.
  • • The measurement range is insufficient.
  • • Sticker application and stripping are necessary when stitching data together.
  • • Large targets can be measured as is in one go.
  • • Measurement is possible over a wide area of up to 25 m (82.0') using the handheld probe.
  • • Two probes to choose from with a maximum measurement range of 25 m (82.0') or 10 m (32.8').

CASE2Product compatibility

  • • Glossy products are difficult to scan.
  • • Black products are difficult to scan.
  • • Glossy and black products can be easily scanned thanks to the industry’s first violet laser.

Solutions with the WM SeriesUnparalleled scanning speed

CASE3Pre- and post-measurement preparation

  • • Sticker application and stripping are necessary when stitching data together.
  • • Some products have to be sprayed before measurement.
  • • Installation takes just 2 minutes for fast measurement start.
  • • • Simple setup just by placing the camera on the tripod.
  • • Compatibility with a wide range of products eliminates the need for pre- and post-measurement preparation such as applying stickers or spraying products.

CASE4Repeated movements during scanning

  • • Scanning requires going back and forth between the PC and the product multiple times.
  • • Scan results can be checked on the spot.
  • • The probe monitor can be used just as with a PC.
  • • This ensures reliable scanning of all measurement areas without having to go back and forth between the PC and the product.

Construction Machinery Measurement Applications

1Arms/booms

  • • Overall dimensional measurement
  • • Overall shape confirmation
  • • Welding bead length measurement
  • • Weld throat thickness/bevel measurement
  • • Bending/warpage measurement
  • • Hole position/pitch measurement
  • • Temporary weld dimension measurement
Hole distance: 3725.499 mm 146.673" Angle: 46.245° Hole position X coordinate: 436.388 mm 17.181" Y coordinate: 672.427 mm 26.474" Z coordinate: 143.247 mm 5.640" Coaxiality: 0.074 mm 0.003" CAD difference: 0.489 mm 0.019"

2Buckets

  • CAD difference: 1.352 mm 0.053"
  • • Mounting hole position confirmation
  • • Deterioration checking
  • • Coaxiality measurement
  • • Component installation position inspection

3Oil tanks

  • Height: 1301.025 mm 51.221"
  • Width: 549.958 mm 21.652"
  • Diameter: 185.424 mm 7.300"
  • Hole distance: 180.046 mm 7.088"
  • Angle: 88.879°
  • • Overall dimensional measurement
  • • Engine case replacement checking
  • • Convex/concave assembly checking
  • • Tap hole wear checking

4Cabins

  • Hole positionX coordinate: 551.423 mm 21.710"Y coordinate: 32.885 mm 1.295"Z coordinate: 915.664 mm 36.050"
  • CAD difference: 0.425 mm 0.017"
  • • CAD comparison of overall shape
  • • Hole position measurement
  • • Post-assembly deflection checking
  • • Load deformation checking

5Central frames

  • Height: 235.129 mm 9.257"
  • Total length: 4001.637 mm 157.545"
  • Outer diameter: 704.842 mm 27.750"
  • Hole distance: 669.877 mm 26.373"
  • CAD difference: 0.136 mm 0.005"
  • • Total length/width dimensional measurement
  • • Overall shape confirmation
  • • Flatness/perpendicularity/parallelism measurement
  • • Assignment of measurement points based on center hole

6Counterweights

  • CAD difference: 0.315 mm 0.012"
  • Plate thickness: 6.545 mm 0.258"
  • • Overall shape measurement
  • • Thickness measurement
  • • Hole position measurement
  • • Taper angle checking

7Cylinders

  • Diameter: 185.021 mm 7.284"
  • Hole distance: 2243.124 mm 88.312"
  • Angle: 90.502°
  • • Overall shape confirmation
  • • Cylinder boring
  • • Specification confirmation
  • • Heat deformation checking

8Pipes

  • CAD difference: 0.753 mm 0.030"
  • Bending angle: 119.778°
  • Mounting hole position:X coordinate: 545.012 mm 21.457"Y coordinate: 1442.245 mm 56.781"Z coordinate: 220.042 mm 8.663"
  • • Overall shape comparison
  • • Mounting hole position confirmation
  • • Bending angle measurement
  • • Flange PCD measurement
  • • Inflexion point coordinate checking

9Cast products

  • CAD difference: 3.756 mm 0.148"
  • • Overall shape confirmation
  • • Material/machining allowance checking
  • • Mold and core shape measurement
  • • Line marking and punching

10Specification inspections

  • Total length: 4070.498 mm 160.256"
  • Total width: 2799.988 mm 110.236"
  • Hole distance: 3275.050 mm 128.939"
  • CAD difference: 0.125 mm 0.005"
  • • Total length/width/height measurement
  • • Creation of vehicle frame standards
  • • Cabin/mounting component position confirmation
  • • Drive simulation
  • • Pre- and post-movement deformation checking

11Jigs

Pin position: 805.747 mm 31.722" (X), 1128.254 mm 44.419" (Y), 326.545 mm 12.856" (Z)
  • • Pin position confirmation
  • • Paint defect checking
  • • Deterioration checking
  • • Jig-based product shape measurement

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