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Published on Mar. 17th 2019

Full-Field Inspection of Laptop Precision Components: Achieve More with Less Effort Using High-Precision 3D Inspection System

Discover how SHINING 3D's High-Precision 3D Inspection System enables efficient full-field inspection of precision laptop components. Achieve higher accuracy and CPK control with the OptimScan Series.

High-precision 3D Inspection System, a 3D measurement tool, plays a vital role across various segments of the manufacturing industry.

In this article, let's delve into the field of laptop production to understand how OptimScan Series empowers technology, facilitating efficient and high-quality full-size inspection of precision structural components.

 

Introduction to Structural Components in Consumer Electronics

Laptop Housing (Typical Structural Component)

Laptop housing (typical structural component) 

 

  • Main Forms: Parts such as frames, casings, brackets, and fixtures.
  • Main Functions: Construct the product's physical form, provide internal support, and protect precision electronic components.
  • Main Processes: Mostly manufactured by injection molding, some by stamping.
  • Workpiece Characteristics: Relatively lightweight, thin shapes, numerous structural features, etc.

Dimension and Shape Inspection of Structural Components

In the production process of laptop product structural components, the dimensions and shape of the workpiece are critical aspects of product quality inspection. The inspection content mainly includes the following parts: critical dimensions, deformation, thickness, and the position and dimensions of assembly features.

Laptop case scanning

Laptop case scanning 

By using high-precision 3D inspection system, complete 3D data of the workpiece to be inspected is acquired. Subsequently, all dimensions and shapes are inspected in inspection software.

 

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Material Thickness Analysis

 Material thickness analysis

 

Material Thickness Analysis: Performs surface material thickness analysis, measures thickness according to tolerance requirements on the drawing, identifies the locations of sinks and shrink marks through color maps, and intuitively reflects material thickness deviations. 

Deformation Analysis

Deformation Analysis 

 

Deformation Analysis: Color maps allow intuitive observation of warping deformation. This directly shows deformation locations and enables precise analysis of changes in surrounding curve curvature, providing clear direction and numerical values for adjusting process parameters.

Structural Analysis

Structural analysis

 

Structural Analysis: During structural analysis, color maps allow a quick check for missing features.

 

Traditional Method vs. 3D Inspection

Traditional Method 3D Inspection 
 βˆš Critical Dimension Inspection: Using 2D image measuring instrument / CMM

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√  Critical Dimension Analysis
√  Material Thickness Analysis
√  Deformation Analysis
√  Structural Analysis

 

Once a complete 3D scan is finished, all inspections can be performed within the inspection software. This approach is more comprehensive, objective, and efficient.

 βˆš Material Thickness Analysis: Using height gauge
Γ— Deformation Analysis: Cannot be inspected
 βˆš Structural Analysis: Manual visual inspection

 

 

Structural components of laptop are generally small in size, require high precision, and have many detailed features. For 3D dimension inspection, the SHINING 3D Metrology OptimScan series equipment is recommended, achieving accuracy up to 0.005 mm. Furthermore, when integrated with automation modules like collaborative robots, inspection efficiency is even higher.

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OptimScan Series

The OptimScan Series delivers high-precision industrial 3D inspection through advanced blue light technology, providing metrology-grade accuracy for quality control across automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing industries. 

 

  • Blue Light Technology
  • Multiple Exposure & HDR
  • Intelligent Software
  • Verified Accuracy