Repair & Maintenance
Element X provides an inspection and repair solution based on 3D scans using a hybrid manufacturing approach.
repair & Maintenance
Inspect and repair parts with 3D scans and a hybrid manufacturing approach
Element X Repair & Maintenance Process
1
3D Scan
Automatically create a digital copy of existing equipment
2
Compare
Compare the digital copy with a reference model (e.g., CAD, CAM, basic geometry, nominal scan).
3
Identify
Identify the areas of interest that differ and need repair.
4
Process
Create a repair strategy that includes pre-machining, additive manufacturing, and surfacing.
Dimensional Repair
Automated hybrid repair of a damaged propeller, including pre-machining, additive manufacturing and surfacing.
Surfacing Repair
Unlike dimensional repair, surfacing repair utilizes only the data obtained from the scan of the damaged part for the repair, making it ideal for planar and cylindrical repairs. This video demonstrates the repair procedure of a damaged steel plate serving as the floor for a mining truck bed.
Capabilities
Using our adaptive software, scan the damaged component, compare it to a reference model (such as a CAD, CAM, basic geometry, or nominal scan of a non-damaged part), and plan the repair path.
Automate repair procedures with minimal programming input.
Unlike dimensional repair, surfacing repair utilizes only the data obtained from the scan of the damaged part.
Surfacing repair is ideal for planar or cylindrical part repairs.
Minimize the amount of material used in repair fabrication with Element X.
Element X identifies the areas of repair, plans the ideal pass for additive deposition that minimizes the amount of subtractive machining or grinding.
