Propulsion

 in Power Generation

Efficient quality control for turbine blade manufacturing Manufacturers and suppliers use optical measurement technology to accelerate production start-up time long before first sample testing actually takes place. What’s more, GOM systems provide a full range of control functions during the production process. Inspection of ceramic cores Inspection of wax models Analysis of shrinkage and warp Optimization of injection molds/processes Control of cooling tunnel systems (EMP) Shape and dimension analysis of cast and forged components Repair & Maintenance Maintenance and repairs […]

Wind Energy

 in Power Generation

3D measurement of rotor blades Having information about the effective surfaces of rotor blades and turbines is vital in order to control and optimize production processes. Optical measurement technology from GOM can be used to verify the shape and dimensions of rotor blades, pointwise or across the entire surface, against CAD or master data. The measured data can also be used in reverse engineering to create a copy of an optimal rotor. Inspection of mounting surfaces on wind power plant […]

Hydropower

 in Power Generation

Optical 3D coordinate measurement technology from GOM is the ideal solution for capturing the complex geometries and free-form surfaces of Pelton wheel, Francis and Kaplan turbines. It is used to analyze blade geometry tolerances as well as the distances and angles between individual blades to ensure that turbines rotate smoothly and with minimum vibration. In addition, reverse engineering and a golden master are ways of greatly improving turbine efficiency. Reliable and robust measurement technology from GOM provides analysis results fast, […]

Gas- & Steamturbines

 in Power Generation

Gas- & Steamturbines Lifetime Prediction for Gas & Steam Turbines Checking turbine lifetimes is vital to ensure that components do not fail prematurely. One aspect is the wear on turbine blades, which can be analyzed at different stages during operation. This makes precise forecasts of component lifespan possible. In manufacturing environments, contactless measurement systems from GOM are used to control the uniform application of thermal barrier coating onto blades. Analysis of Thermal Barrier Coating (TBC) Control of Cooling Holes and […]

Propulsion

 in Aerospace

Propulsion Efficient quality control for turbine blade manufacturing Manufacturers and suppliers use optical measurement technology to accelerate production start-up time long before first sample testing actually takes place. What’s more, GOM systems provide a full range of control functions during the production process. Inspection of ceramic cores Inspection of wax models Analysis of shrinkage and warp Optimization of injection molds/processes Control of cooling tunnel systems (EMP) Shape and dimension analysis of cast and forged components Housings & Components GOM systems […]

Fuselage & Cabin

 in Aerospace

Fuselage & Cabin CFD Analysis & CAD Comparison Computer simulations are used to optimize aircraft design during the development phase. GOM’s ATOS 3D digitizer supplies dense and precise polygon mesh representations of an aircraft’s “as built” condition to obtain a realistic matching CFD analysis. The 3D data is also valuable for symmetry checks and for detecting damage to working prototypes, caused for example by hard landings. Material, Jointing & Component Testing Optical metrology analyzes the mechanical properties and behavior of […]

Aerostructure

 in Aerospace

Wind Tunnel Testing 3D scanning verifies the “as built” vs. “as designed” shape of scale models in wind tunnel testing to ensure that scaling does not cause deviations. In addition, GOM’s ARAMIS high-speed deformation measurement system analyzes vibrations and deflections caused by wind load in the wind tunnel online and in real time. This makes it possible to analyze wing behavior at specific speeds and in different flight maneuvers. Reverse Engineering Internal and external 3D aircraft scanning supplies 3D CAD […]

Virtual assembly

 in Automotive

Portable CMM GOM’s portable metrology solutions monitor mounting processes on the assembly line. Since results are available immediately, deviations can be detected at an early stage and corrective action taken quickly. Thus plant assembly processes can be improved with process capability studies, training for fitters can be optimized, and scrap and rework times significantly reduced. Full Surface Analysis During assembly GOM coordinate measuring systems help with fast root cause analysis and pinpointing for solving of functional problems, e.g. 3 dimensional […]

Test Stands & Component Testing

 in Automotive

Real-time and online measuring & evaluation supports dynamic deformation analysis during function and behavior tests for entire components. GOM’s high- & standard-speed measuring systems can be easily integrated in standard test stands such as: Climate chambers Crash & fatigue tests Wind tunnels Tire test benches The evaluation of torsion, bending, displacement, velocity and acceleration factors makes it possible to analyze safety risks, part lifetimes, creep & aging processes as well as visual appearance over time and usage. Optical metrology therefore […]

Plastic Components

 in Automotive

Shape & Dimension Control GOM’s optical non-contact measurement systems support fast, easy and full-surface testing of door linings, trims, dashboards, bumpers, fenders, etc. Incoming parts from suppliers can be inspected in order to identify batches with problems or inconsistencies. And since it makes warp and bending immediately visible, full-surface metrology is also used for full gap and flush analysis on movable parts in the troubleshooting process. Deformation Analysis More and more car parts are made of plastic and rubber materials. […]

Power Train

 in Automotive

Inspection of Cast and Forged Parts The ATOS optical surface measuring system is widely used by auto makers and their suppliers to analyze the shape and dimensions of cast and forged parts. The ATOS 3D digitizer allows full-field measurement of models & patterns, dies & molds, first articles as well as cast and forged parts. The fast surface fringe pattern projection system can be combined with a handheld touch probe in order to inspect hidden surfaces. Both data acquisition and […]

Press and Body Shop

 in Automotive

Quality management and assurance are steadily gaining importance in industrial development and manufacturing. Decentralized component production by suppliers means that tight specifications have to be met in order to guarantee problem-free final assembly and produce a high-quality product. The ATOS optical digitizing system from GOM is tried and proven in the inspection of metal sheets as well as body-in-white analysis. With the sensor and software all developed in-house, GOM has created a comprehensive solution and secure workflow for the sheet […]