Inspection of a Cast Pump Impeller
The customer required dimensional inspection of a cast pump impeller to verify whether the manufactured component matched the original CAD design.
Evolve Technology performed 3D scanning of the impeller and compared the captured data with the reference CAD model. The inspection focused on verifying machining dimensions and vane profiles, followed by preparation of a detailed inspection report.
Watch how we capture the complete pump impeller geometry using handheld 3D scanning machine, process the scan data and compare it with reference CAD model to inspect machining dimensions and vane profiles.
Challenge & Solution
The Challenge
As the impeller was a cast component, the customer needed to verify that the manufactured vane geometry matched the original design.
- Verify the cast vane profile against the reference CAD model.
- Check critical machining dimensions.
- Identify dimensional variations between the manufactured component and design data.
Our Solution
A 3D scanning and CAD comparison workflow was used to inspect the impeller geometry and verify the required dimensions.
- Captured the impeller geometry using 3D scanning.
- Compared the scan data with the reference CAD model.
- Inspected machining dimensions and vane profiles.
- Prepared a detailed inspection report for review.
Inspection Workflow
The impeller was inspected through a focused 3D scanning and CAD comparison process.
3D Scanning
The complete pump impeller geometry was digitally captured using 3D scanning.
CAD Comparison
The captured scan data was aligned and compared with the reference CAD model.
Dimensional & Vane Profile Inspection
Machining dimensions and vane profiles were inspected to verify conformity with the original design.
Inspection Report
The inspection results were documented in a detailed report for engineering and quality review.
Final Deliverables
- Processed 3D scan data of the pump impeller.
- CAD-to-scan comparison results.
- Machining dimension verification.
- Vane profile inspection results.
- Detailed dimensional inspection report.