Introduction
Investment casting is a common process for producing precise components from a wide range of materials. The steps involved in this casting process include patternmaking, investment, pouring, debinding, sintering, and finishing. With the ever-increasing demand for precision components and the need for shorter lead times and cost savings, it has become important to measure the pour rate and length of investment casting plates accurately and efficiently. To this end, this paper describes the use of laser measurement systems to measure the pour rate and length of investment casting plates.
Laser Measurement of Investment Casting Plates
Laser measurement systems are used to accurately and efficiently measure both the pour rate and length of investment casting plates. Laser measurement systems employ optical technology to measure the pour rate and length of plates by calculating the distance between two points along the plates surface. The laser beam is first focused onto the plates surface and then moved in a linear direction along its surface to determine the pour rate and length of the plate. The laser beam is then reflected from the plates surface to a receiver that records the reflected signal. This signal is then processed and analyzed to determine the pour rate and length of the plate.
The advantages of using laser measurement systems for investment casting plates include:
• Fast measuring: Laser measurement systems are fast and accurate, allowing for quick and precise measurements that cannot be achieved with manual methods.
• Precision: Laser measurement systems are precise and accurate, allowing for extremely precise measurements of the pour rate and length of investment casting plates.
• Reliability: Laser measurement systems are reliable and safe, ensuring that their measurements are reliable and consistent.
• Cost savings: Laser measurement systems can reduce costs by eliminating the manual labor associated with measuring the pour rate and length of investment casting plates.
Conclusion
In summary, the use of laser measurement systems to measure the pour rate and length of investment casting plates is an efficient, accurate, and cost-effective way to ensure that components manufactured using the investment casting process meet their desired specifications. The advantages of using laser measurement systems for measuring the pour rate and length of investment casting plates include fast measuring, precision, reliability, and cost savings. Therefore, laser measurement systems are an ideal solution for measuring the pour rate and length of investment casting plates.
