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32 Wire & Cable ASIA – January/February 2016
Technologynews
Modular rotating
gauges for high-speed
dimension measurement
Zumbach Electronic has introduced new modular additions
to its line of the rotating gauges. The SMR product line is
claimed to offer significant advantages over other gauges in
the fast and accurate capture of dimensions in longitudinal
and radial direction.
SMR gauges rotate continuously at 60 or 100rpm. Up to
three ODAC® laser heads take 2,000 measurements per
second per head, fully synchronised. This results in up to ten
complete profiles per second, which is faster than previous
gauges.
Alternatively, the SMR can operate in static, orientable
mode with 2,000 diameter dimension measurements per
second in each direction. At 100m/sec this means a set of
measurements every 50mm.
The mechanical concept is simple and robust: no wear
parts, no collector rings and no brakes. The transmission
of power and signals to and from the laser heads is fully
contactless.
Standard and special software features include EPM
function for true section display, with polygonal and
asymmetric shape deviations; special functions for
three-roll mills; head and tail scrap calculation; and flexible,
personalised screens.
Benefits include faster start-up, less scrap, tighter
tolerances, display of true shape, and trouble-free
maintenance with quick and easy access to the
maintenance points. The gauges are suitable for hot and
cold processes and QC.
Zumbach Electronic AG – Switzerland
Website:
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