Abstract
Imagine rapidly scanning a part, looking at its internal properties and determining if it is good or bad – all before machining it. Envision the quality assurance potential with this level of data and intelligence. The mashup of two tried and true technologies – non-destructive testing (NDT) and portable scanning arms – has evolved into a completely new approach to inspection and dimensional control.
Portable measuring arms are used extensively in the manufacturing environment for on-demand measurement and inspection. Their ability to instantly adapt to applications as a measure-ready tool without the need for re-calibration is the reason for their industry adoption. The integration of an NDT sensor with this portable device has important wide-ranging possibilities for manufacturing, engineering, and scientific applications.
Cite this paper
François Mainguy, Brian Winters. PRAGMA NDT; Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence. Presented at the Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference 2021, virtual conference, September 2021. Coordinate Metrology Society, reference CMS-2021-002.