CT Scanning

Immediate Alignment of Process Variables to Critical Attributes

At Isometric Micro Molding, precision is central to everything we do. It’s vital, then, that we use our in-house, high-resolution, CT scanning capability to validate that the design intent is always achieved.

Through CT scanning, we can detect deviations in the actual molded or assembled part against the original 3D CAD design data at the micron level in all axes. In addition, CT scanning assists with Metrology and Gage R&R. These systems are perhaps the most challenging aspects of micro molding, where it is common to have more error in the measurement than in the actual parts.

With our in-house CT scanning we can:

Obtain timely, accurate metrology data
View a full CAD model of the part in less than 20 minutes, ideal in giving Process Engineers critical feedback
Create a point cloud file that provides a visible, explorable 3D representation of the physical molded part
- 3D point cloud is compared visually to the CAD solid mold
- Demonstrates accuracy to the original design through a color deviation plot
- MRI-like quality images that look through the part that show internal wall thickness views of parts, assemblies
Receive vital “assembly bonding layer” data
- Detects defects such as bubbles, voids, improper bonding material distribution
Creates life-long part retains that will not change over time; a true comparison of parts year over year.

Experience has proven that CT Scanning is really the only way to ensure repeatability and reproducibility of finished micro molded components and assemblies. Without this in-house capability, micro molding companies struggle to validate and optimize their processes and customer outcomes.

ADDITIONAL CT SCANNING BENEFITS

Non-contact, non-fixturing metrology (eliminates datum errors)
Ease of challenging multi-axis positional datum structure
Assembly stack-up tolerance fits
Competitive device comparative analysis
Confirm design intent
Retains without impairing shelf life
Multi-cavity stack-up tolerance overlays
10-20 min 3D FAIR
DOE Process Development
Inside view of part

Expertise At Every Stage of the Design To Micro Manufacturing Process

We offer expertise at every stage of the design to manufacturing process. So, whether your application requires multiple materials for the most intricate over-molded component, a tiny medical implant, or a microfluidic chip with a minuscule micron tolerance, we have the materials and complex feature knowledge, experience, and understanding to achieve success.

CT Scanning

Immediate Alignment of Process Variables to Critical Attributes

Expertise At Every Stage of the Design To Micro Manufacturing Process

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