3D Laser Scanning for those hard to reach places – and save time and money while you are there!

by Luke | Nov 8, 2017 | 3D laser scanning

We have just completed another job for a client utilising 3D laser scanning.

Our client has a large flange that they need to replace, but the flange is more than 30 years old, and there are no reliable drawings. To add to that, the shutdown window to replace the unit that the flange is part of is only a couple of days.

The first plan was to get a blank flange, do a dummy install, match mark all the holes, then send off site to get drilled, then back to site and install again. All this to happen during the shutdown!

We proposed a different option – do a 3D laser scan of the existing installation to verify the location of all the flange bolts (over 200 of them!).
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The 3D scanner set up on site

In order to capture all of the bolt locations, we needed to set up in 10 different locations around the flange, but the whole job was completed in under 5 hours on site.

The scans were all registered, then a drawing created that can be used for drilling the new flange.
A great result – the time and effort saved by not having to do a dummy install inside a critical shutdown is huge!

Where could you use 3D laser scanning to save time or measure some hard to reach areas?

3D Laser scanning not only saves time, but is safer on site

by Luke | Nov 8, 2017 | 3D laser scanning

At Nebo, we do a lot of 3D laser scanning for our clients.
The main reason we normally get involved is that it is the quickest way to measure lots of data in a short amount of time, while at the same time having confidence that the data is accurate. A shutdown window is the perfect example of this – you only get one chance to get the info you need!

Another advantage that people often don’t think about is that laser scanning is actually a much safer option. More often than not, we are measuring areas that are difficult to reach. Normally, this would mean scaffolds, EWP’s and other forms of access at heights. While these are all suitable solutions, as per the risk minimisation hierarchy in place in most companies these days – the safest option is to eliminate the risk. Laser scanning can do just this! The guys can set up on the ground and shoot areas as far as 30 metres away. Safer – and cheaper!

See below for a recent job we completed for one of our clients.
Leveraging 3D Laser Scanning for a Quicker and Safer Result.

If you want to discuss how we might be able to save some time or money on your site using laser scanning, contact us or click here to book a meeting.