3D Laser Scanning for Haul-Truck Body Refurbishment
3D Laser Scanning for Haul-Truck Body Refurbishment Turning Worn Truck Bodies into Measurable Engineering Data Mining haul trucks operate in some of the most demanding conditions found in heavy industry. Every loading and unloading cycle exposes the truck body—also known as the tray, tub, dump body or haul body—to impact, abrasion, vibration and material build-up. Over time, this operating environment can result in: Worn floor and sidewall plates Distorted body geometry Damaged liners and wear packages Cracking around structural connections Misaligned mounting points Localised deformation Reduced load-carrying efficiency Increasing repair and maintenance requirements The difficulty for maintenance and engineering teams is not simply identifying that wear exists. The greater challenge is determining the extent of that wear and establishing an appropriate refurbishment scope. Engineering-grade 3D laser scanning can provide the dimensional information needed to support that decision. Why ...