3D Scanning for Transfer Chute Replacement – Reducing Mining Shutdown Fit-Up Risk
Why understanding existing conveyor geometry matters before designing and fabricating replacement transfer chutes. Why Transfer Chute Replacement Can Be More Complicated Than Expected Replacing a transfer chute in an operating mining or mineral processing plant is rarely as straightforward as removing the old chute and installing a new one. Over time, conveyors may have been modified, structural steelwork adjusted, equipment replaced and maintenance platforms added. The original engineering drawings may no longer accurately represent the installed arrangement. For mining maintenance teams, project engineers and shutdown planners, this creates a significant challenge. How can a replacement transfer chute be designed and fabricated with confidence when the existing equipment geometry is uncertain? One practical approach is to use 3D LiDAR scanning to capture the existing plant arrangement before detailed engineering begins. Hamilton By Design combines 3D scanning, mechanical engineering,...