Plastics

PLASTICS MANUFACTURING

Scanning and CAD Modeling Plastics

Rapid Part Verification

Your molding development, qualification, and product launch process often requires several verification steps before full production. A 3D scan and comparative analysis can be an invaluable tool for rapid decision-making. Each member of the IIA Engineering team must complete studies in the Design of Plastic Parts for Injection Molding, so that they fully understand your needs. CAD models are developed with draft, parting lines, and a full design feature tree per your requirements. Of course, as with every one of our services, your project will be personalized - managed by a highly skilled individual with whom you will have a direct line of communication.

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Equipment, Capabilities

Scanning Platforms

CMM Laser Scanners
Portable CMMs with Laser Scanning
CT Scanning (internal geometries)

Software Platforms

Geomagic
Polyworks
SolidWorks
AutoDesk Inventor

Support Capabilities

Robust Inventory Control System
2,000 lb hoist capacity
Class 10,000 Clean Room Inspection
Parts Cleaning Station

Qualifications, Accreditations, and Certifications

ITAR Registered

ASQ Certifications

All inspectors are certified to one or more of the following:

CQI (Certified Quality Inspector)
CMI (Certified Mechanical Inspector)
CQT (Certified Quality Technician)
CQE (Certified Quality Engineer)
CQM (Certified Quality Manager)
CQA (Certified Quality Auditor)
Duns Number:19-993-4829
NAICS: 541380 (Mech. Testing Lab or Services)
Cage Code: 0GB04
SIC Code: 8734

Scanning Outputs

Point Cloud

Raw 3D Scan Data (.txt, .asc)

Generated by all 3D scanning technologies, raw geometric data is collected as a point cloud. This is the first step in every project.

Polygons

Raw 3D Scan Data with a polygonal wrap (.stl)

Neutral file primarily used by the 3D printing industry.

Analysis

2D Visual Report (.pdf)

3D Interactive Report (.pwzip)

Point cloud data is overlaid to an existing CAD model or scan data of another part to show deviation. Used for rapid design verification, tooling validation, and first article inspection.

Referred to as a Deviation Analysis, Comparative Analysis, Computer Aided Inspection (CAI) or Verification (CAV), or Color Map. Reports can also be manipulated to show specific dimensional call outs or FAIs. We call this a "CAV Plus".

Modeling Outputs

Native Parametric Formats

Models developed in your native CAD platform. Constructed with a fully functional design tree, robust models are built for ease of editing.

NURBS File Format

Best for modeling organic shapes that do not need to be edited. Surface or solid file output (.igs, .stp)

All Reverse Engineering and Modeling project customers receive a Live Model Review at project completion.

Testimonial

"Not sure how to say this besides - THANK YOU for the quick turn-around! Our customer wanted a big job completed quicker than we could handle. Your group jumped right in and got it going.
We look really good to our customer and their project is rolling along nicely!"

- John W, TechNH, Inc.

Story-Worthy Engineering Services

Built for responsiveness.

IIA strives to provide services worth telling others about. We've structured our entire operation to be responsive to your needs – from precision equipment to one-off widgets; we strive in every way to provide story-worthy service.

To take you to the next step.

When you begin a project with us, we'll want to know your stated and unstated project needs. We value making and keeping aggressive commitments to help you get to the next step in your project. With equipment and skills specifically developed for precision components, we’ll find the best approach to completing your project. You’ll know the accuracy of the CAD model we provide by attending a live on-line review of the CAD geometry compared to the scanned part.