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EuroWire – January 2008 48
english technology news
The measuring technique based on the principals of laser
scanners and diffraction for non contact and in-line measuring
of diameters and cylindrical objects such as wire, enamelled
wire and monofilaments, has been around for some time.
So far however, usually firmly integrated or stationary systems
are available. The new hand held portable diameter control
unit LMD HO1B addresses this short coming.
It is now possible to obtain accurate diameter checks within
seconds at virtually any point on or off line with the LMD
HO1B.
The unit measures cylindrical objects in motion or at 0 speed
ranging from 0.03mm to 1.30mm (0.00118" to 0.051") or
0.05mm to 1.8mm (0.00196" to 0.0708") (HO2B).
This handy unit with its small dimensions can be utilised
wherever small diameters need to be checked.
It has proven to be quite useful specifically during the string
up process, since the wire can be checked quickly and without
effort, between the various drawing steps.
This ensures mistakes can be caught early, which otherwise
would have led to wire breaks or early die wear.
Rapid wire checks before and after annealing will indicate
tension respectively, stretching of the wire.
Quick and easy diameter checks during the magnet wire
production and after each coating process are also possible.
The instrument comes equipped with a lithium battery, which
provides extensive operating time and a very short recharging
process.
Klaus Jakob Messtechnik AG – Germany
Fax: +49 06209 721116
Email: Website :
The new LMD HO1B addresses shortcomings ▲
Portable control from Klaus Jakob