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Published on Aug. 24th 2026

3D Scanning Improves Mold Inspection Efficiency at Huifeng Mold

Discover how Huifeng Machinery Mould improves mold inspection efficiency with the FreeScan UE Pro2 high-precision 3D scanner for faster, accurate quality control.

High-Precision 3D Scanning Enables Faster and More Reliable Mold Inspection

As the foundation of modern manufacturing, molds play a critical role in determining the quality and performance of final products. Ensuring mold dimensional accuracy through efficient inspection processes is essential for manufacturers to maintain product consistency, reduce production risks, and meet increasingly demanding customer requirements.

With growing competition in the manufacturing industry, companies are seeking advanced inspection technologies that can improve measurement accuracy, shorten inspection cycles, and enhance overall production efficiency.

About Huifeng Machinery Mould

Huifeng Machinery Mould Co., Ltd. specializes in the manufacturing of various metal molds, wind power wooden patterns, and medium-to-large pump molds. Its products are widely applied in casting industries including wind power, large marine vessels, automotive engines, and industrial robotic components.

To support digital transformation and strengthen its manufacturing capabilities, Huifeng continuously upgrades its production and quality inspection processes. To improve mold acceptance and dimensional inspection efficiency, the company introduced the SHINING 3D Metrology FreeScan UE Pro2 wireless laser handheld 3D scanner.

Large Molds in Huifeng Machinery Mould’s factory

Why Huifeng Machinery Mould Chose FreeScan UE Pro2

For mold manufacturers, accurate dimensional inspection is a key step in ensuring that molds meet design requirements before delivery and production use.

After comprehensive evaluation and technical comparisons, Huifeng selected the FreeScan UE Pro2 due to its combination of high accuracy, scanning efficiency, and flexible operation capabilities.

According to Mr. Shen, Deputy General Manager of Huifeng, the scanner’s three major advantages closely match the company’s practical inspection needs.

Three Advantages Improving Mold Inspection Efficiency

Wireless Operation for Flexible On-Site 3D Scanning

Legacy inspection methods can be limited by cables, fixed workstations, and complex production environments. The FreeScan UE Pro2 adopts wireless transmission technology, allowing operators to perform scanning without being restricted by data cables or power connections.

3D scanning a wooden mold with FreeScan UE Pro2

This wireless design provides greater flexibility when inspecting large molds and complex workshop environments. Operators can easily move around the work area, improving inspection convenience, efficiency, and safety.

High-Speed Laser Scanning for Faster Data Acquisition

Equipped with 50 crossed laser lines, the FreeScan UE Pro2 provides a large scanning area and efficient 3D data capture capability, reaching speeds of up to 3.46 million points per second.

The high-speed scanning performance enables manufacturers to quickly collect complete surface data from molds, significantly reducing inspection time while maintaining reliable measurement results.

Blue laser lines of FreeScan UE Pro2

Professional Support Ensuring Stable Long-Term Operation

For industrial users, reliable equipment performance and technical support are essential for continuous production.

SHINING 3D provides a comprehensive service system covering operation training, technical consultation, and application support. This professional support helps Huifeng quickly integrate the scanner into its inspection workflow and ensure stable operation throughout daily production.

Improving Mold Inspection with High-Precision 3D Measurement

Since implementing the FreeScan UE Pro2 into its mold acceptance process, Huifeng has achieved significant improvements in inspection efficiency, measurement accuracy, and quality control.

In terms of inspection speed, the scanner enables rapid data acquisition for large components. For example, when measuring a circular wooden mold with a diameter of approximately 1.5 meters, the FreeScan UE Pro2 can complete full 3D data collection in around 10 minutes, greatly shortening the inspection cycle and reducing operator workload.

In terms of measurement accuracy, the FreeScan UE Pro2 provides accuracy of up to 0.02 mm with stable repeatability. The captured 3D scanning data can be seamlessly integrated with professional inspection software and compared directly with CAD models.

Through digital deviation analysis, engineers can quickly identify dimensional differences between the actual mold and the original design. The system also generates visual inspection reports, making measurement results clearer and easier to evaluate.

Inspection color map of the wooden mold

Building a Stronger Mold Quality Control System Through Digital Inspection

By adopting the FreeScan UE Pro2 industrial 3D scanner, Huifeng has upgraded its mold inspection process with faster measurement, higher accuracy, and improved workflow efficiency.

The enhanced inspection capability helps increase product acceptance rates, reduce costs caused by rework and defective molds, and strengthen the company’s reputation for quality and reliability.

In modern manufacturing, product quality is a key competitive advantage, while advanced measurement technology provides essential support for effective quality assurance.

Through continuous innovation in industrial 3D scanning and metrology solutions, SHINING 3D remains committed to providing professional high-precision 3D scanning technologies for global manufacturing applications, helps manufacturers across industries improve inspection efficiency, optimize quality control processes, and accelerate digital transformation.