FARO is working to advance the precision and efficiency of sheet metal stamping with cutting-edge 3D measurement technology. Integrating portable 3D metrology technology into stamping workflows is said to simplify and accelerate quality assurance and inspection procedures. (Photo courtesy of FARO Technologies)
FARO’s technology simplifies and accelerates quality assurance and inspection procedures, the company said.
LAKE MARY, Fla.—Sheet metal stamping is a highly exacting process, where even the smallest deviation can cause costly delays, scrap, or safety concerns. FARO® Technologies, Inc., a provider of 3D measurement and imaging technologies, has developed a technology to lessen these risks.
FARO is working to advance the precision and efficiency of sheet metal stamping with cutting-edge 3D measurement technology. The company’s Quantum X FaroArm® Series is reported to dramatically simplify and accelerate quality assurance, inspection, and maintenance workflows throughout the stamping lifecycle.
“The incorporation of portable 3D metrology technology into stamping workflows simplifies and accelerates quality assurance and inspection procedures, providing greater accuracy and speed compared to traditional fixed coordinate measuring machines (CMMs),” FARO stated in a company release. “The portable and highly configurable Quantum X FaroArm® Series allows operators to perform precise inspections directly on dies and parts, eliminating the need for time-consuming and labor-intensive die transportation to fixed CMMs, which often require cranes and multiple operators.”
According to FARO, the Quantum X FaroArm Series features advanced Laser Line Probes (LLPs) that use Continuous Light Rectification technology to enable detailed scanning of complex, reflective, or translucent surfaces typical in stamping dies and parts without sprays or coatings. This ensures high-resolution data capture of critical features such as fillets, radii, and deformations caused by stamping or hydroforming processes, the company said in the release.
The workflow is also said to benefit from the Quantum X’s ability to be brought directly to the die, streamlining maintenance, repair, and quality control operations. Its intuitive design allows operators with minimal metrology experience to quickly perform inspections, reducing training time and bottlenecks, the company said in the release.
FARO Technologies’ Quantum X FaroArm® Series allows operators to perform precise inspections directly on dies and parts, eliminating the need for time-consuming and labor-intensive transportation of dies to fixed CMMs. (Photo courtesy of FARO Technologies)
“The integrated FARO CAM2® software offers real-time analysis, trend monitoring, GD&T (geometric dimensioning and tolerancing), and comprehensive quality reporting, empowering manufacturers to make data-driven decisions at every stage,” the release stated. “The system’s portability, combined with features like the FARO 8-Axis Max rotary worktable, enhances productivity by enabling full 360-degree part rotation during measurement, reducing scanning and probing times by up to 40 percent and facilitating inspection of all sides of a die or part in a single setup. This significantly minimizes downtime, accelerates troubleshooting, and ensures consistent product quality.”
FARO stated that by adopting these 3D measurement systems, manufacturers reduce inspection times by more than 50 percent and improve overall efficiency and accuracy across the entire stamping process.
“This technology not only streamlines quality control but also enhances maintenance and repair operations, helping manufacturers maintain high standards of safety and product integrity while increasing throughput and reducing costs,” the company said. “The integration of 3D metrology into sheet metal stamping workflows exemplifies how modern measurement solutions can transform traditional practices into faster, more precise, and more flexible operations, ultimately driving greater yield, customer satisfaction, and revenue growth.”