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Zumbach Electronic has introduced new modular additions
to its line of rotating gauges.
The new modular SMR product line offers novel and
significant advantages over other gauges, when it comes to
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
10 complete profiles per second, which is faster than other
gauges before.
Alternatively, the SMR can operate in static, orientatable
mode with 2,000 diameter dimension measurements in each
direction (at 100m/s this means a set of measurements every
50mm).
The mechanical concept is extremely 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, also with
polygonal and asymmetric shape deviations
• Special functions for three-roll mills
• Head and tail scrap calculation
• Flexible, personalised screens
Major benefits include:
• Faster start-up
• Less scrap
• Tighter tolerances
• Display of true shape
• Suitable for hot and cold processes and QC
• Trouble-free maintenance with quick and easy access to
the maintenance points
Zumbach Electronic AG – Switzerland
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New Steelmaster
SMR gauges
▲ ▲ The new Steelmaster SMR gauge from Zumbach