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43 November 2008
Technology Update
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Meta Vision, UK, is a leading supplier of
laser vision systems to the tube and pipe
sector. In recent years, Meta has had
particular success in helping to improve the
quality of output from both longitudinal and
spiral pipe mills worldwide.
There are three main variants of Meta’s
VistaWeld system for pipe mills. Firstly, the
VistaWeld provides mill control functions for
spiral pipe mills. Secondly, the dual head
VistaWeld system is designed for offline
welding stations on spiral mills. Finally, the
multi head VistaWeld MDK is used for UT
guidance.
VistaWeld is an advanced system for spiral
pipe mill control. The well-proven system
has been installed all over the world on both
one-step and two-step mills in the last ten
years. Continuous advances have brought
the system to the point where advanced mill
control functions can also be offered.
With the rise in popularity of two-step mills,
a special variant of VistaWeld specifically for
the offline welding stations of two-step spiral
mills has been developed and proven. Meta’s
unique three-stripe laser sensor provides
unrivalled performance and reliability, in
combination with special software and
functions for the ID welding head.
Meta has also perfected the application of
multi head laser vision systems for tracking
Advanced range of
tube laser vision systems
weld beads. One to four laser sensors can
be connected to a single PC control and
used to keep each UT head positioned
correctly on the weld bead.
This reduces the number of false indications
and frees the machine operator to con-
centrate on the UT signal – not on keeping
the probes centred on the weld bead.
Meta already has many successful tube
and pipe mill installations in China,
including some with the most prestigious
companies in the business. It looks forward
to developing its presence in the important
Chinese market. Meta is currently
strengthening its support organisation
within China to further improve its service
to its customers.
Meta Vision Systems Ltd – UK
Fax: +44 1865 887901
Website: meta-mvs.co.uk
 Meta’s LaserStripe system
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