advanced inspection technology

Commitment to Measured Quality

Chasestead is accredited to AS9100D and BS EN ISO 9001:2015 for all quality, laser scanning and inspection processes. Every component can be supplied with full dimensional reports in line with these standards, or tailored to meet specific customer requirements using our CNC Co-ordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs).

  • Two CNC Co-ordinate Measuring Machines (CMM)
  • Creaform MetraSCAN 3D scanning system
  • Statistical software for measuring trends
  • First article inspection reports as standard
  • Components can be inspected to drawing or CAD
  • Portable Cimcore arm enabling CMM measurements in any location
  • Sub-contract inspection service available
  • Accreditation with Rolls Royce, Meggitt Aerospace, GKN and Thyssen Krupp
  • BS EN ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100 Rev D accredited capability studies and control plans
Commitment to Measured Quality
Non-contact measurement for complex parts

Advanced Laser Scanning

The MetraSCAN 3D features 15 laser crosses and a high measurement rate to accelerate 3D scanning processes. Thanks to quick setup and onboarding, real-time scans and ready-to-use files, your 3D scanning workflow will never have been faster.

CMM inspection has certain limitations including surfaces and tubes, laser scanning is ideal as it measures the entire surface rather than only measure specific points, it also extremely good for measuring tubular fabrications.

The data generated is also very intuitive, producing a weather map that can be super-imposed onto CAD dater that shows the difference between CAD nominal and the finished surface.

Our CNC Co-ordinate Measuring Machines [CMM] have a measuring ability of 2000mm x 1300mm x 1000mm.

PC-DMIS is an advanced measurement and analysis programme for use with co-ordinate measuring machines. This has increased our programming capability and allows us to analyse the results using SPC Lighthouse software.

Advanced Laser Scanning
detailed inspection documentation

Full Traceability and Reporting

PC-DMIS provides a bi-directional link with our CAD systems enabling inspection to receive your CAD data and inspect directly from it.

For jig tooling, reverse engineering or ‘off site’ / ‘in situ’ inspection we are able to offer use of our portable CMM Inspection Arm.

High measurement rate – 1,800,000 measurements/second

Large scanning area for all types of parts – 15 laser crosses

  • High resolution 15 laser head scanning equipment
  • Any size object can be scanned from small engineered parts to buildings
  • Data generated by scanning is an STL File
  • External surface of a car can be completed in a matter of hours
  • Rapid inspection of complex assemblies
  • Easy to read “weather map” inspection reports

In addition to this we are also approved suppliers to the following companies:

  • Eaton Aerospace
  • Fowlers Aerospace
  • Rolls Royce
  • Siemens
  • MOD
  • BAE
  • Meggitt Aerospace
  • Contour Seating
  • Aeromet
  • Aeroflexx
  • Selex
  • MBDA
Full Traceability and Reporting
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Prototype and Low Production Sheet Metal
If you’ve got a project in mind, let’s discuss it. We’ll take the time to understand exactly what you need, offer honest feedback on the best way to make it, and deliver high-quality results that meet your budget and schedule.
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