3D Laser Scanning of Industrial Pump Housings and Impellers

Scan Hub has undertaken many 3D laser scanning and CAD Modelling projects for clients installing and maintaining pumps and impellers used in water treatment, mining sludge transfer, and industrial sites Australia-wide.

Volute Pump Housing - Laser Scanned and CAD Modeled

The Challenge

The organic shapes of volute-style pump housings and associated impellers are complex to measure with any method other than 3D laser scanning. The curves and mating surfaces required for these pumps require a level of precision that Scan Hub is very familiar with.

Our Solution

Scan Hub has the technology and experience to scan these industrial items with precision up to +/- 0.02mm. Our scan-to-BIM team also uses state-of-the-art CAD software designed to work with scan mesh or point cloud files to create accurate digital twins.

Project Outcome

With an accurate CAD model, our client can make design changes and assess fluid dynamic properties, and then send the CAD file to the manufacturer to cast and machine new components with a high degree of accuracy. All of this process drastically reduces project risks.