{"id":27695,"date":"2025-08-11T10:12:43","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T10:12:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/treon.pl\/3d-scanning-of-the-spiral-freezer-in-the-service-of-freshness\/"},"modified":"2025-10-13T09:36:29","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T09:36:29","slug":"3d-scanning-of-the-spiral-freezer-in-the-service-of-freshness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/treon.pl\/en\/3d-scanning-of-the-spiral-freezer-in-the-service-of-freshness\/","title":{"rendered":"3D scanning of the spiral freezer – in the service of freshness"},"content":{"rendered":"

Can precision measurements have anything to do with baked goods? Yes – and more than you might think! Our latest project shows how modern metrology supports the food industry, specifically the process of freezing baked goods in specialized spiral freezers.<\/p>\n

What is a spiral freezer?<\/h4>\n

This is an advanced device in which food products – such as bread and confectionery – are transported along a spiral conveyor belt and subjected to rapid freezing. This design makes the device very efficient, but it is also complex in design, making traditional measurements and inspections difficult. <\/p>\n

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How did we take the measurements?<\/h4>\n

The FARO Focus 3D laser scanner<\/strong> played a key role in this project, allowing the collection of highly accurate geometric data even in hard-to-reach areas of the freezer.
The process took place in three stages:<\/p>\n

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    Data collection<\/strong> – full scanning of both levels of the spiral freezer, divided into 12 columns and a dozen runner heights in each column.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  2. Data processing<\/strong> – that is, processing: removal of noise, elimination of duplicate points, registration of data into a single object, mathematical matching of whole clouds, separation of intervening fragments, transfer of data to the required coordinate system, etc.<\/li>\n
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    Distance analysis<\/strong> – measurements were taken at three points on each crossbeam (beginning, middle, end), determining the distance between the conveyor raceway and the beam.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Results and effect for the customer<\/h4>\n

    We prepared a detailed report with a distance map, in which we identified specific locations with incorrect dimensions. In some locations, the measurements showed a clearance of less than the required 90 mm, which could lead to collisions between treadmill components and the support structure. <\/p>\n

    With this information, the customer was able to start the warranty procedure, eliminating the risk of failure without having to stop production.\"\"<\/p>\n

    Why is this important?<\/h4>\n

    In the food industry, time isn’t just about money – it’s also about freshness and product quality. Early detection of potential defects in equipment such as spiral freezers: <\/p>\n