3D Metrology Scanners Improve Quality Control Processes

Brosius GmbH is a trusted partner in metal processing for a wide range of companies in the mechanical and plant engineering industries, offering comprehensive services under one roof. Brosius GmbH ensures that every part it manufactures in its 10,000 m² state-of-the-art production hall meets or exceeds customer expectations.

“Quality is our number one priority. Our controlled process management system ensures that we manufacture components that meet the highest standards,” says Fabian Otto, a certified Mechanical Engineer, Designer and Technical Project Manager at Brosius GmbH.

“Our Planning and Design department manages every aspect of customer orders, including initial planning, development, advanced 3D design, prototyping, series production and comprehensive project documentation. This holistic approach means that we can efficiently prepare and finalise all projects, ensuring exceptional results every time,” he adds.

Overcoming 3D measurement Limitations To Meet High ISO-GPS Standards

As customer demands continued to grow, Brosius GmbH expanded its range of services accordingly. With this expansion, the company faced increasing complexity in design drawings, making the control of form and position tolerances more challenging. The conventional measurement methods that the Quality Assurance team had been using were no longer sufficient, especially for verifying dimensions in accordance with the ISO standards series for Geometrical Product Specifications (GPS) – a requirement of their customers.

“We were no longer able to measure form and position tolerances, but ensuring these verifications for our customers remained essential,” explains Otto.

The company also needed a better way to measure parts of varying sizes – from tiny components with dimensions of 10 mm x 10 mm x 10 mm and smaller to large systems of up to 13 meters long or greater. “It became clear beyond a doubt that we would have to invest in new technologies if we were going to satisfy our customers’ requirements.”

3D Metrology Scanners Improve Quality Control Processes

To overcome these challenges, Brosius GmbH brought in Creaform’s 3D metrology solutions: the MetraSCAN 3D scanner, the HandyPROBE portable probing system and the Inspection Software Module part of Creaform Metrology Suite.

The key factors that guided this decision for Brosius GmbH were:

Compliance With ISO-GPS Standards: Creaform offered the most effective solution for implementing the ISO-GPS standards series.

Versatility in Measuring Component Sizes: Creaform’s solutions were able to scan a wide range of component sizes, which Brosius GmbH needs for their diverse production requirements.

Non-Contact Measurements: 3D scanning eliminated the issue of deformation in thin sheet metal components during the 3D measurement process.

Freedom of Movement: Unlike systems that are mounted on measuring arms, the MetraSCAN 3D and HandyPROBE provided a high degree of flexibility in movement within a large radius.

Integrating each solution into the existing workflow was straightforward.