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Metal processing

For the metal processing, sensors are used in order to control or to detect the product itself on the one hand, on the other hand to check the movement of the processing machine. In this process, precision is often less emphasized than huge resistance regarding keen environmental conditions. Concerning the metallurgy, Micro-Epsilon in particular provides various systems in order to be able to check the quality.

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Bending/smoothness of Aluminium cast covers

After AL covers have been cast and prior to milling of the sealing surface the covers must be manually straightened and sorted into OK/NOK. This operation ...

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Non-contact thickness measurement of aluminium

For the prompt detection of incorrect thickness on aluminum strip, patented laser triangulation sensors are employed as a modern alternative solution to ...

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Aluminium rim dimension

Maximum quality is required for the production of aluminium rims so that the necessary smooth running is achieved in the subsequent use. In contrast to ...

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Aluminium forge - temperature measurement

Useful, reproducible measurement conditions for infrared temperature sensors are produced during the forming of aluminium by forging or forging presses. ...

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Aluminium – temperature measurement

For aluminium processing, temperatures are measured for the melting, casting, rolling and in many other production steps. Even machine parts which are ...

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Aluminium rolling - temperature measurement

Very different temperatures often occur in the various process stages. The corresponding Micro-Epsilon temperature sensors are used depending on the temperature ...

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Tempering - temperature measurement

Stresses can occur during induction hardening which can be counteracted by heating up again to the tempering temperature. However, temperatures lower than ...

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Sheet thickness

It is often the case for sheet machining that sheets must be transported individually in machines. Therefore, it is essential that only one sheet gets ...

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Bolts – temperature measurement

Bolts are preheated to 400 °C - 500 °C in order to be pressed easily by the die. Micro-Epsilon pyrometers are used to measure the temperature. Maintenance ...

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Coil unwinding

Rolled strips in the metal industry are wound on coils for transport. For the later processing when the coils are unwound, it is important to know how ...

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Coil diameter

Rolled strips in the metal industry are wound on coils for transport. For the later processing when the coils are unwound, it is important to know how ...

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Coil edge

Rolled sheets in the metal industry are wound on coils for transport. It is important that directly before and also after the coiling, to check the position ...

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Hardening – temperature measurement

In order to manufacture constant high quality products, the temperature of the workpieces must be precisely measured during the hardening. Non-contact ...

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Cooling process - temperature measurement

After pressing, the heated metal object is subjected to the cooling process. In order to guarantee a high quality finished product, a controlled cooling ...

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Thickness measurement using displacement sensors

Thickness measurement using displacement sensors is a wide application area. Basically there are distinctions between non-destructive/destructive, non-contact/with ...

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Strip width when trimming metal strips

As different widths are frequently required during the production of metal strips, the strips must be trimmed after the rolling process and both the cutters ...

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Double-sheet detection before pressing

To prevent damage, laser-based optical displacement sensors are employed in front of the inlet for profiled sheets in presses to enable the detection of ...

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Thickness monitoring in straightening factories

Optical laser displacement sensors are employed in front of the inlet for panels on straightening machines to prevent damage to the machine. The sensors ...

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Cutting edge measurement

Carbide specialist company Ceratizit uses a semi-automatic measuring machine for production control. This device checks cutting plates for dimensional ...

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Weld seam inspection on pipes

A perfect weld seam is essential in a leak tight pipe. scanCONTROL laser scanners are therefore used during spiral welding to align the weld flanks. This ...

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Extrusion - temperature measurement

Precise temperature measurement at several places is necessary for extrusion: after preheating the bolt, for the discharge of the profile from the die ...

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Roller levitation height

The distance of both rollers from each other or from the roller to the support surface is the crucial dimension for rolling processes for metals, plastics ...

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Roller runout

The runout of the roller is a crucial criterion for rolling processes of metals, plastics or other materials. An imbalance is even dangerous for rollers ...

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Roller clearance

The distance of both rollers from each other or from the roller to the support surface is the crucial dimension for rolling processes for metals, plastics ...

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Flatness measurement in rolling mills

The requirements on the surface quality of rolled sheet metal are continually increasing. This may be steel sheet which is used, for example, for stainless ...

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Angle

It is important to know the angle of a surface for many processes. Contacting measurement is not expedient in automated processes. scanCONTROL 2800 or ...

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