{"id":3042,"date":"2024-10-04T14:54:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-04T14:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tetravision.be\/case\/kwaliteitscontrole-van-een-connector\/"},"modified":"2026-02-13T14:16:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T14:16:16","slug":"quality-inspection-of-a-connector","status":"publish","type":"case","link":"https:\/\/tetravision.be\/en\/case\/quality-inspection-of-a-connector\/","title":{"rendered":"Quality Inspection of a connector"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Digitising the smallest details and deepest pockets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>CT scanning was chosen for quality control of this connector. The challenge with this component lies in the deep cavities and undercuts. However, thanks to CT scanning, we can obtain 100% data, so this does not pose a problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Process: step by step<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Process<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A lightweight fixture out of foam holds the part in place during the CT scan. This needs to be stable enough so that there is no movement of the part, but it also needs to be very lightweight so that there is still good contrast with the plastic material of the part.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Define the optimal CT settings and zoom range (voxel size).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let the scanner do the work and scan the part.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Zeiss Metrotom 6 Scout<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GOM Volume Inspect Pro<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tetravision.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2020-03-25_15-25-32-1030x667-1.avif\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"663\" src=\"https:\/\/tetravision.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2020-03-25_15-25-32-1030x667-1-1024x663.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tetravision.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2020-03-25_15-25-32-1030x667-1-1024x663.avif 1024w, https:\/\/tetravision.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2020-03-25_15-25-32-1030x667-1-300x194.avif 300w, https:\/\/tetravision.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2020-03-25_15-25-32-1030x667-1-768x497.avif 768w, https:\/\/tetravision.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2020-03-25_15-25-32-1030x667-1-650x421.avif 650w, https:\/\/tetravision.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2020-03-25_15-25-32-1030x667-1.avif 1030w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3D scan results<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tetravision.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2020-03-26_9-02-12.avif\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"748\" height=\"605\" data-id=\"2098\" src=\"https:\/\/tetravision.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2020-03-26_9-02-12.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2098\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tetravision.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2020-03-26_9-02-12.avif 748w, https:\/\/tetravision.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2020-03-26_9-02-12-300x243.avif 300w, https:\/\/tetravision.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2020-03-26_9-02-12-650x526.avif 650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 748px) 100vw, 748px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tetravision.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2020-03-26_9-02-50-1.avif\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"917\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"2100\" src=\"https:\/\/tetravision.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2020-03-26_9-02-50-1.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tetravision.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2020-03-26_9-02-50-1.avif 917w, 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class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tetravision.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2020-03-25_15-32-32-1030x466-1.avif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"463\" data-id=\"2103\" src=\"https:\/\/tetravision.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2020-03-25_15-32-32-1030x466-1-1024x463.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tetravision.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2020-03-25_15-32-32-1030x466-1-1024x463.avif 1024w, https:\/\/tetravision.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2020-03-25_15-32-32-1030x466-1-300x136.avif 300w, https:\/\/tetravision.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2020-03-25_15-32-32-1030x466-1-768x347.avif 768w, https:\/\/tetravision.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2020-03-25_15-32-32-1030x466-1-650x294.avif 650w, https:\/\/tetravision.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2020-03-25_15-32-32-1030x466-1.avif 1030w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tetravision.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2020-03-26_9-03-59-1030x725-1.avif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"721\" data-id=\"2104\" src=\"https:\/\/tetravision.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2020-03-26_9-03-59-1030x725-1-1024x721.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tetravision.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2020-03-26_9-03-59-1030x725-1-1024x721.avif 1024w, https:\/\/tetravision.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2020-03-26_9-03-59-1030x725-1-300x211.avif 300w, https:\/\/tetravision.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2020-03-26_9-03-59-1030x725-1-768x541.avif 768w, https:\/\/tetravision.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2020-03-26_9-03-59-1030x725-1-650x458.avif 650w, https:\/\/tetravision.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2020-03-26_9-03-59-1030x725-1.avif 1030w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Complete 3D analysis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This connector required a full&nbsp;<strong>First Article Inspection (FAI)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We started with some&nbsp;<strong>basic color plots and sections<\/strong>, but then afterwards all the dimensions from the drawing were analyzed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This includes the&nbsp;<strong>linear dimensions<\/strong>, but for sure also the&nbsp;<strong>GDT requirements<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In our graphical report you can find the&nbsp;<strong>basic shape deviation<\/strong>&nbsp;of the object, but also the&nbsp;<strong>positional deviation<\/strong>&nbsp;as a vector of every hole which has a position requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our report acts as cristal clear information for the necessary&nbsp;<strong>process feedback<\/strong>. This makes it very easy and intuitive to make the correct adjustments in case the deviations are too big.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tetravision.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2020-03-25_15-28-42-1030x480-1.avif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"477\" src=\"https:\/\/tetravision.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2020-03-25_15-28-42-1030x480-1-1024x477.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tetravision.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2020-03-25_15-28-42-1030x480-1-1024x477.avif 1024w, https:\/\/tetravision.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2020-03-25_15-28-42-1030x480-1-300x140.avif 300w, https:\/\/tetravision.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2020-03-25_15-28-42-1030x480-1-768x358.avif 768w, https:\/\/tetravision.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2020-03-25_15-28-42-1030x480-1-650x303.avif 650w, https:\/\/tetravision.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2020-03-25_15-28-42-1030x480-1.avif 1030w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Digitising the smallest details and deepest pockets CT scanning was chosen for quality control of this connector. The challenge with this component lies in the deep cavities and undercuts. However, thanks to CT scanning, we can obtain 100% data, so this does not pose a problem. 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