Shipbuilding
Shipbuilders typically use metrology equipment such as laser trackers, alignment telescopes and portable arms.
Requirements in the Shipbuilding Sector
In shipbuilding with difficult and confined space measurement environments, large-volume measurement is the norm.
From our experience the most common metrology equipment in use
- Laser Trackers
- Micro-alignment telescope systems
- Laser projection systems
- Portable measuring arms, and large volume probing systems, such as Metronor
In the shipbuilding sector there is a need for efficiency, portability and flexibility in any equipment used for measuring or fit-out of sub-systems and structures. Fortunately most portable measuring equipment in use today has these capabilities with high accuracy and ease of use also part of the platform.
Other Sectors
Auto,Truck & Bus
Automotive applications include flush and gap of panels, 3D measurements, and residual bolt torque.
Aerospace
Aerospace OEMs and MROs use dentCHECK for measuring panel surface damage and 4D InSpec for surface defects.
Mining
3D scanning systems are used to digitise worn components. The measurement of surface roughness is also important.
Typical Applications
In shipbuilding individual sections or modules need to be firstly fabricated and assembled and then fited together inside the hull to form the ship’s structure.
Assembly operations
One of the critical drivers of productivity in the shipbuilding sector is the use of the latest technologies, such as laser projection systems that enable manufacturers to accurately and error-free assemble components and sub-assemblies to hulls and super-structures.
These systems project a visible laser template of light on the surface of the super-structure in 3D and help guide the assembly of mating components – saving time and providing almost fool-proof operations.
Alignment of torpedo tubes, drive shafts and periscopes
Many shipbuilding operations use products such as optical alignment telescopes from Taylor Hobson to align drive shafts and periscope shafts in submarine applications.
This type of equipment, which can also be fitted with CCD camera systems for digital output and data capture, allows shipbuilders and maintenance groups to maintain the vessel’s performance standards and help reduce maintenance turn-around times.
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