Spatial Laser Measurement & 3D Engineering Design
Precise fabrication starts with exact measurements. TS Aluminium utilizes Faro 3D spatial laser scanners to map residential and commercial sites across South East Queensland. Our engineering department imports the spatial point-cloud data directly into SolidWorks and AutoCAD to design structural systems matching your building's dimensions.
Finite Element Analysis & Structural Calculations
Queensland weather demands structures rating to high uplift wind pressures. Our engineers perform finite element analysis (FEA) on custom connections and spans. We calculate section deflection limits (L/180 or 15 mm max) and mechanical load distributions to satisfy AS/NZS 1170.2 Region B structural standards before cutting metal.
"By scanning site constraints in 3D, we identify out-of-plumb concrete slabs and structural columns, allowing our CNC department to mill compensating offsets into connection brackets, ensuring zero field modifications during installation."
Step-by-Step Design Workflow
- 1. Spatial Scan: Laser scanning collects millions of coordinate data points with sub-millimeter precision (± 0.5 mm).
- 2. CAD modeling: Drafting structural profiles, corner gussets, drainage pathways, and glazing pockets in 3D.
- 3. Stress simulation: Testing load limits under Region B wind classifications (50–60 m/s design speeds).
- 4. Client approval: Supplying detailed drawing packages, including plan views, elevations, and structural calculations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What scanner accuracy do you maintain on-site?
Our Faro spatial laser scanners achieve dimensional accuracies of +/- 0.5mm over a 10-meter span, preventing installation alignment errors.
What design formats do you deliver?
We output full 3D assembly models in STEP/IGES formats, structural CAD layouts in DWG/DXF, and layout PDF files for client review.
How long does a typical site measurement scan take?
A standard residential patio or commercial facade site scan takes 1-2 hours on-site, capturing full spatial coordinates.
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Request Engineering Specification
Submit your project dimensions, wind zone parameters, or target specs. Our Slacks Creek team will review and reply within 24 hours.
Standard Operating Protocols & Accuracy Validation
TS Aluminium follows standard operating protocols across all design, extrusion, and machining services to maintain tolerances. For on-site spatial measurement, our Faro 3D laser scanners collect spatial coordinates to map site features within a sub-millimeter margin of error. The spatial scan is registered into a single coordinate system, which is then imported into AutoCAD and SolidWorks to design structural joints that fit site conditions exactly.
For custom die mould manufacturing, we use melt flow simulations (Finite Element Analysis) to evaluate polymer/metal flow rates under extrusion pressures (up to 2,200 tons). This simulation prevents die deformation and ensures wall thicknesses comply with the allowable limits defined in AS/NZS 1866. For multi-axis CNC routing, tool paths are generated using CAD/CAM systems that set spindle speeds and feed rates (e.g., 18,000 RPM spindle speed with a feed rate of 3.2 m/min for 6061-T6 profile machining).
Our installation teams follow concrete anchoring protocols. Chemical anchoring epoxies require a full 24-hour cure duration at 25° C before structural loads are applied. Once installed, sliding sashes, EPDM seals, and latch hardware are adjusted using digital gauges to verify smooth operation and watertight seals, ensuring long-term durability.