Scan for Retro-Fit Design

Scanning for retrofit design captures the as-is geometry a designer needs to achieve first-time fit on new hardware. Viewport3 scans to a customer-defined accuracy level so retrofit components can be designed against real-world dimensions rather than assumed ones, removing the installation delays that follow a part that does not fit. 

First-time fit for retrofit design hardware is never achieved by accident, and we have helped many of our returning customers reach this goal by applying our offshore survey expertise.

• Clamp and repair hardware design —  as-built geometry for bespoke clamps on damaged or corroded members. 
• Protective shroud and cover design —  enclosures designed to fit installed equipment first time. 
• Spool cradle and support design —  supports matched to actual installed positions. 
• Structural strengthening —  geometry for node strengthening and reinforcement design. 
• Interface and connection modification —  dimensions for adapting existing connection points. 
• Confined and awkward-access retrofits —  capture where standard survey equipment cannot reach. 

By its very nature, a campaign to 3D scan an item for retrofit design is inherently transparent – the designed item will either fit the first time, or it won’t. Contrary to projects where measurements are simply logged for information, the suitability of the final solution is inextricably linked to the quality of the 3D data – if the data is lacking, the item is unlikely to fit-first-time and will could put the project schedule at risk, increasing time at the work-site and vessel emissions unnecessarily.

During such projects, we understand what you need, why you need it, and the level of resources you’ll be applying to the final solution. We will deploy the ideal scanning methodology to help you achieve your first-time-fit goal. Based on our experience in the subsea and engineering sectors, our team will quickly gather the information needed to replicate the subject matter and relevant surrounding area to place a 3D scan replica of the work site into your virtual desktop! This capability supports both design assurance and digital twin development for complex projects.

Whether you’re re-configuring a process room or looking to accommodate a weld cap in your repair clamp design, your project is in capable hands.

The first time-fit installation of hardware that has been designed around our 3D data is a source of great pride for our team. There is nowhere to hide during such projects, and our ability to capture the right detail the first time will help you avoid delays and on-site adjustments during installation. Get your project off to the best possible start by collecting a reliable 3D point cloud replica of your jobsite.