October 24, 2012 – Thermaxx introduces Tailormaxx 3D Scanner for removable insulation design, replacing the industry standard of manual measurements that can be cumbersome, incomplete and error-prone.
Imagine insulating the component shown. Any error or forgotten measurement could result in the scrapping or reworking of one or more interlocking insulation components at the expense of thousands of dollars and weeks of lost time. It is also common for complex jackets to be installed during a scheduled annual shutdown, which might only last a few days. If the jacket does not fit, there will be no time for a second try. No pressure, right? That is the reality for most removable insulation manufacturers, who measure each pipe, valve and component by hand.
The Tailormaxx is a 3-D scanner that records coordinates for everything in its path, resulting in a completely measurable 3-D computer model. Each scan contains millions of measurements, and can be accessed throughout the manufacturing process to ensure an accurate fit. Thermaxx managers, now nicknamed tailors, can carry the scanner into the field so every client benefits from the new technology.
The Tailormaxx Scanner relies on a non-contact emission that triangulates distances between everything within its field of view. That information is relayed back to the computer where a database records a complex series of measurements. Tailors still measure by hand, giving Thermaxx engineers two points of reference. Any discrepancies are examined more closely. That means that by the time the first cut is made, every dimension has been verified two or three times, eliminating the potential for error.
