3D Scanning Makes Giant Mining Trucks Inspection and Manufacturing More Efficient

Company Background

The case study focused on SANY Heavy Industry Co., Ltd,  a company specializing in large machinery such as trucks, concrete machinery, and excavators. They needed to inspect mining trucks, which are assembled from complex structural components designed to withstand extreme mining conditions. Ensuring precision and integrity of these components is critical for safe and efficient operations. 

A large structural component of the giant mining truck

Challenges in the Inspection of Giant Mining Trucks

Inspecting large mining trucks is challenging due to:

• Size and load capacity: Structural parts can reach 7–8 meters in length.

• Manual measurement limitations: Time-consuming and prone to human error.

• CMM constraints: Small measurement range cannot cover large workpieces.

Metrology 3D Scanner for Large Workpiece Inspection

To solve this issue, SANY Heavy Industry cooperated with SHINING 3D to introduce high-accuracy 3D scanning technology to produce large mining trucks. The FreeScan UE Pro handheld laser 3D scanner helps manufacture mining trucks. It gets the complete 3D data of the large workpiece. Then workers compare the 3D data with the design data and check for machining errors.

Advantages of FreeScan UE Pro

● Accuracy

Firstly, the FreeScan UE Pro offers the advantage of high accuracy. In combination with a photogrammetric system, the volumetric accuracy can be 0.02mm + 0.015mm/m. The FreeScan UE Pro provides a database for accurately measuring form deviations on large workpieces.

Inspection results in software

● Photogrammetry Mode

Additionally, under the photogrammetry mode, the FreeScan UE Pro does not need to use markers. This eliminates the step of putting/removing markers, saving time and improving efficiency.

3D scanning with scale bar

● Portability

Moreover, as a handheld scanner, the FreeScan UE Pro is portable, without a doubt. Its strong environmental adaptability allows 3D inspection next to the production line. Even in outdoor environments, the FreeScan UE Pro works well. This means no need to move the workpiece to the measuring room.

● Efficient scanning

The FreeScan UE Pro has a scanning speed of 1.85 million points per second and a large format of 600 mm x 550 mm. With optimized software algorithms, the scanning process is fast and smooth.

Portable and fast 3D scanning with the FreeScan UE Pro

Conclusion

With the FreeScan UE Pro, SANY Heavy Industry efficiently and accurately completed the inspection of large components, successfully producing giant mining trucks delivered on time. For industries seeking to improve production standards and ensure machinery safety, the FreeScan UE Pro provides a practical solution for advanced 3D inspection.

For industries seeking to elevate their production standards and ensure the safety and efficiency of their machinery, the FreeScan UE Pro stands ready to revolutionize the inspection process. Please don’t hesitate to start your free consultation now!