Quality & Inspection

Define the inspection decision

Identify the features and tolerances that control acceptance, together with the drawing revision or reference geometry. A surface comparison may help locate a deviation, but the inspection plan must state how the measurements support the decision. Scan coverage is not the same as evidence for every specified feature.

Plan capture and alignment

Review part size, surface condition, access, fixturing and the measurement environment. Optical systems need a workable view of the surfaces and their tracking references. Establish the datum and alignment method before comparing data: a colour deviation map can change meaning when the alignment changes.

Choose measurement equipment for the task

NimbleTrack and TrackScan Sharp are optical-tracking scanner routes to assess for dimensional capture. Compare the documented configuration, measurement volume and feature access against the job. Use other measurement methods where hidden features or the required uncertainty cannot be addressed by the scan. Software, inspection strategy and operator practice remain part of the system.

Make the result repeatable

Retain the reference revision, setup, alignment, capture conditions and reporting method alongside the result. For repeated in-service measurements, document enough context to distinguish geometric change from differences in measurement. D2M can review the capture and reporting workflow using representative parts, drawings and acceptance criteria.

Discuss a dimensional inspection workflow