Metrological Testing
Committed to precision and quality control, our metrology and validation services deliver high-accuracy measurement and verification for complex cast, machined-from-solid, and composite components—ensuring full dimensional compliance with AS/EN9100 industry standards. By utilising state-of-the-art programmable CMMs, 3D optical scanning, CT and radiographic imaging, and digital metrology solutions, we validate both internal and external geometries to ensure consistency, repeatability, and reliability.
Programmable CMM Verification
Our in-house CMM dimensional validation lab is equipped with high-precision programmable CMM probe stations and automated measurement software, allowing for the accurate inspection of complex components up to 2m in size. This technology enables detailed Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) verification, ensuring precise measurement of both cast and machined-from-solid components across a range of industries.
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High-Spec Programmable CMMs – Our DEA Scirocco CMMs feature Renishaw PH10M probe heads paired with TP200 sensors, enabling high-precision, automated measurements with enhanced repeatability and accuracy.
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Component Verification Up to 2m – With a measuring range of 1000 mm x 2000 mm x 900 mm (X, Y, Z), our system accurately inspects both cast components and machined-from-solid parts, ensuring comprehensive validation for aerospace, defence, and precision engineering applications.
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GD&T Compliance – Using Renishaw probing systems and advanced CMM software, we perform detailed Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) validation, ensuring that all critical features, datums, and tolerances align precisely with CAD models and customer specifications.
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Automated Measurement Routines – Our fully programmable CMMs execute repeatable, automated measurement cycles, reducing operator intervention, eliminating human error, and ensuring consistent, high-precision inspection across production batches.
By utilising advanced CMM technology with automated programming and real-time data acquisition, we guarantee high-accuracy measurement, process stability, and full traceability for even the most complex components. Our AS/EN9100 aerospace-approved quality control systems ensure that every part meets stringent industry requirements before final approval, providing customers with reliable, data-driven validation to support high-integrity casting and machining operations.
GOM/Creaform Optical Scanning
At Finecast, we leverage GOM and Creaform portable 3D optical scanning technology to provide high-resolution non-contact measurement of complex components. This system allows us to scan any part, regardless of size, shape, or material, capturing external dimensional accuracy with unmatched precision.
- 3D Scanning & Digital Inspection – Captures detailed external geometry and surface profiles, generating high-resolution 3D models for analysis and verification.
- Dimensional Verification & Deviation Analysis – Superimposes scan data onto CAD models for first-article inspection, process validation, and production feasibility assessment.
- Reverse Engineering & Reconstruction – Enables CAD model creation from existing components for legacy part reproduction, tool-making, and design modifications.
- Seamless CAD/CAM Integration – Converts scanned models into solid CAD data for direct use in machining workflows, ensuring precision in manufacturing.
- Strategic Machining Alignment – Supports fixture setup and datum alignment by providing X, Y, and Z pick-up coordinates for machining accuracy.
- Tooling Configuration Validation – Ensures castings align correctly with tooling setups, maintaining consistency across production.
- Variance Reporting to Customer Data – Provides detailed quality verification by comparing scanned geometry against design specifications for compliance and approval.
- Fast and Efficient Data Capturing – Uses advanced optical scanning to enhance inspection speed, accuracy, and overall process control, reducing cycle times.
By integrating GOM and Creaform optical scanning into our metrology process, we ensure dimensional stability, precise reverse engineering, and seamless compatibility with machining workflows. This guarantees accuracy, repeatability, and efficiency in every stage of production.
Height Gauge & Surface Finish Verification
Surface finish, contour, and angle measurements play a vital role in ensuring the performance, durability, and functionality of precision components. At Finecast, we utilise Trimos V7 and Hobson Taylor Talysurf digital height gauge and surface measuring instruments to provide rapid, high-accuracy dimensional measurements and surface analysis, ensuring compliance with industry standards and machining requirements.
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Surface Roughness & Profile Measurement – Using Hobson Taylor Talysurf technology, we perform high-resolution roughness and contour analysis, ensuring components meet critical microfinish requirements for precision engineering applications.
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Precision Height & Dimensional Verification – Our Trimos V7 digital height gauges enable fast, precise vertical and angular measurements, providing accurate validation of machined surfaces, step heights, and feature alignments.
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Critical Tolerance Compliance – By verifying surface profiles, waviness, and flatness tolerances, we ensure components are machining-ready, preventing out-of-spec deviations and reducing rework costs.
By performing detailed dimensional measurements and surface validation, we ensure components meet strict machining and assembly requirements, improving production efficiency, consistency, and overall quality assurance.
CT & Radiographic Scanning
Finecast utilises the Seifert x|cube 320 kV system for high-resolution X-ray 2D radiography and 3D computed tomography (CT) scanning, enabling precise internal dimensional validation of complex components. This non-destructive process ensures full compliance with design specifications without the need for physical sectioning, allowing for the accurate measurement of internal structures that cannot be accessed with traditional metrology techniques.
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Internal Dimensional Measurement – Our CT scanning technology provides high-accuracy internal feature validation, allowing for precise wall thickness, cavity, and internal profile measurements across complex geometries.
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Non-Destructive GD&T Verification – CT metrology enables Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) validation for internal structures, ensuring accurate positioning, parallelism, concentricity, and true positioning of internal features.
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Cross-Sectional Analysis – High-resolution sectional imaging generates a full 3D metrology dataset, allowing for precise comparison against CAD models and first-article inspection requirements.
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Overlay & Deviation Mapping – CT scans are superimposed onto CAD models using metrology software, enabling variance analysis to detect any dimensional deviations from the original design and ensure high-precision manufacturing.
Through the application of advanced CT scanning, we deliver high-precision internal dimensional validation, ensuring full traceability, accuracy, and repeatability. This non-contact measurement solution allows for the inspection of intricate internal geometries that would otherwise be impossible to measure, providing confidence in the dimensional accuracy of critical components.
Shadow Projection Measurement
Finecast utilises shadow projection measurement technology to perform high-accuracy 2D dimensional analysis and feature inspection. This non-contact measurement method is ideal for verifying intricate profiles, edge definitions, hole positions, and contour accuracy in cast and machined-from-solid components.
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2D Profile & Edge Detection – Our shadow projector provides high-contrast silhouette imaging, allowing for precise measurement of complex profiles, edges, and geometric features.
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Feature & Contour Validation – Used for hole positioning, thread verification, and intricate feature measurement, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications.
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Non-Contact Measurement – Enables fast, accurate inspection of delicate or small-scale components without risk of surface damage or distortion.
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Tolerance Verification – Provides high-precision checks against CAD models or engineering drawings, ensuring dimensional accuracy across batch production.
By integrating shadow projection technology into our metrology process, we enhance our ability to inspect fine details and critical tolerances, ensuring repeatability, accuracy, and compliance with aerospace and precision engineering standards.
Inspection & Reporting
Finecast’s inspection and reporting processes ensure that all components meet customer-specific requirements and adhere to industry standards. Our quality engineers compile detailed measurement reports, including:
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CPK Indices & Statistical Process Control (SPC) Analysis – We use CPK indices and SPC analysis to monitor process stability, precision, and repeatability. By tracking dimensional variations, we detect deviations early, enabling real-time adjustments to maintain tight tolerances and high-quality production.
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Initial Sample Inspection Reports (ISIR) & First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) – Before production, we conduct ISIR and FAIR inspections to verify critical dimensions, tolerances, and material properties. Using CMM validation, GD&T analysis, and material checks, we ensure components meet design and customer requirements before approval.
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Full Traceability & Compliance – We maintain complete digital traceability across the entire casting, machining, and inspection process. Every component is linked to detailed records, including batch numbers, inspection data, material certifications, and process validations. This ensures full compliance with ISO 9001, EN9100, and aerospace manufacturing standards, providing customers with the necessary documentation for audits, regulatory approvals, and long-term quality assurance.
By maintaining full process traceability and compliance, we provide customers with reliable, data-driven validation to support high-integrity casting and machining operations. Our advanced metrology expertise, combined with aerospace-approved quality control systems, ensures that every component meets stringent industry requirements before final approval.