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Technology Update
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Sonatest has launched the Sonacoat,
an innovative coating thickness gauge
providing fast and accurate measurements
in an easy-to-use format. The Sonacoat
range consists of two different models –
Sonacoat Easy and Sonacoat II, each with
an F (ferrous) and FN (ferrous and non-
ferrous) version.
The Sonacoat Easy F and Easy FN are
simple to use for quick and easy testing.
They are ideal for checking thickness of
varnish, paint and chrome on all metals.
Its integrated transducer has a measuring
range of 3,500µm, with an accuracy of
±3µm.
The Sonacoat II-F and II-FN measure
coatings on steel and non-ferrous metals
with automatic substrate recognition,
activating the appropriate measuring mode.
The simple menu structure includes a scan
mode for fast measurement response when
checking a large area.
The separate probe improves access to
parts and can measure accurately on
small diameter parts. Coating statistics and
measurements can be transferred via an
infrared interface to a PC. The measuring
range is 0-1500m/60 mils
The full Sonacoat range is compact in its
design and offers precise measurements on
different geometries due to simple calibration
methods. The IP52 environmental rating
protects against common problems like dust
and water ingress, improving reliability.
Sonacoat products are used for many
applications where the thickness of the
coating is important, either for visual or
mechanical purposes. This includes paint
shops and electroplaters, automotive and
shipbuilding industries, aerospace and
others.
Sonatest Ltd is part of the Sonatest NDE
Group, a leading independent manufacturer
of ultrasonic flaw detectors, X-ray
equipment, scanning systems, thickness
gauges, transducers and NDT accessories.
Sonatest Ltd – UK
Fax: +44 1908 321323
Email:
Website:
Innovative coating thickness gauge
 The Sonacoat II-F coating thickness gauge
Advanced feed system for cutting excellence
Scotchman Industries, USA, manufactures an advanced feed system that increases
productivity, decreases set-up time, reduces operator error and eliminates waste.
Operators can either manually enter dimensions into the controller or pull a cut list
from the controller, powered by TigerStop, which can store up to 99 programs. Cut list
information can also be downloaded directly
from a PC. Once the material is secured in
the indexing clamp and the machine started,
the advanced feed system automatically
moves the material into position and clamps
it, and cycles the machine.
To perform one-off cuts, the operator simply
keys in a desired cut length (in inches,
fractions, or metric) and pushes start; and
the automatic stop moves in to position.
Scotchman president, Mr Jerry Kroetch,
commented, “The Advanced Feed System will cut production time in half, virtually
eliminating set-up time. Now operators no longer need to use a tape measure or set
and adjust manual stops.”
The Scotchman Advanced Feed System can be used as a programmable stop system
or a fully automatic programmable push feed system with the optional material clamp.
Scrap can be eliminated by using the optional optimising software. Upon entering the
clear stock length of a piece of material into the controller, the system calculates how to
optimise the material for the highest yield.
Scotchman Industries Inc – USA
Fax: +1 800 843 5545 • Email: • Website:
 The Scotchman advanced feed system can
convert a semi-automatic machine into a fully
automated production machine