PrintRite3D®
Part Health Module
A powerful monitoring solution for ensuring final part integrity
Part of the Digital Quality Framework for AM Qualification and Standardization
Verify part integrity with melt pool monitoring
In-part variation
Under/over heating
Contamination
Optical damage
Laser focus drift
...among others
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About the Part Health Module
Part Health detects micro scale defects by observing the melt pool with on-axis photodiodes. Analysis capabilities for multi-laser systems, targeted defect analysis, and layer to layer connection filtering, offers deeper insight into the root causes of defects. Captured data is reconstructed into 2D and 3D visualizations of the entire build or individual parts for easy human interpretation, with detailed analysis through SPC charts and automated reports resulting in a pass/fail judgement.
Part Health complements CT scanning, making it a cost-effective solution for in-process quality inspection. Early intervention to non-compliance improves machine OEE and cuts down on the need for post-process inspection. Production qualification allows assigning acceptance criteria unique to specific builds and parts, ensuring the final components are safe and fit for intended use.
Key Features:
- Connect to existing melt pool monitoring systems (EOS, SLM, etc.)
- Integrated options for next generation scan heads (Novanta, ScanLab)
- Real-time monitoring and automated detection
- Pass/Fail evaluation metrics
- Results analyzed by build and individual part
- Enhance confidence via sensor fusion with additional PrintRite Modules
Import and analyze melt pool data agnostic of machine type.
Accepts: live feed via network or OPC UA, h5, png
Monitor Print Quality and Accelerate Validation
Improve Quality Control
Upgrade QA and reduce waste with real-time monitoring and automated defect detection.
Save Time and Money
Reduce reliance on manual inspections and increase efficiency in the production process.
Quick Start
Seamlessly integrate with existing hardware and customize alerting criteria for each defect type.
Optimize Performance
Gain comprehensive insights into production processes and optimize them for maximum performance.
Core Capabilities
Optimize additive manufacturing operations with standardized, data-driven insights for improved machine performance and quality assurance.
Visualization Methods – enhanced data interpretation and analysis
- 2D layer images explicitly depict to what happened on the build plane
- 3D volumes for in-depth analysis and identification of propagation throughout layers
- SPC charts track and monitor key performance indicators over time to ensure consistency and quality in the manufacturing process
- Histograms/Spectograms quickly reveal patterns, trends, and anomalies in the data
OEM independent – works across industrial AM machines and materials
- Connect to existing machine tool infrastructure
- OPC UA complicitly reads data directly from your machine
- Analyze data streaming from currently installed sensor suites
Acceptance Criteria –thresholds for production
- Receive real time alerts when variation of quality metrics are detected
- Defined quality limits ensure consistency and repeatability
- Customizable CTQ metrics boil down to Pass/Fail
Comprehensive Evaluation – assess and monitor production deficiencies
- Statistical models for wavelength-based metrics discover micro variance invisible to the naked eye.
- Pinpoint localized defects which impact microstructure and mechanical properties
- Interrogate builds in real time or post-build
- Identify Special and Common Cause variations using standard analytic run rules
Trend Monitoring – Identify changes and improve predictability
- Evaluate part-to-part, build-to-build, or machine-to-machine
- Compare trends throughout production runs and across your fleet
- Identify patterns to anticipate and prevent failures
- Monitor long-term trends to optimize process parameters
Dashboarding – Critical to quality (CTQ) metrics
- Quick look summary of key metrics
- For individual builds or your machine fleet
Quality Reporting – automated records for regulatory compliance reporting
- Simplified and customized formats with your CTQ metrics
- Auto-populate to meet your regulatory requirements
- Provides transparency, accountability, and a complete audit trail for quality control
Sensor Fusion – communicates with other PrintRite3D modules for holistic quality
- Correlates with layerwise machine health data
- Pixel correlation between cameras and melt pool data to determine root cause
- Quantify deviations using statistical modeling
Open Architecture – full control over the data
- Your data is your data
- Easily exported raw or analyzed data sets
- Customizable data management and security
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