WCA May 2009

systems

Falcon TopScan AWM Falcon Topscan AWM system is a vision inspection machine that allows fully automatic thickness measurement on insulating covers and non-metallic sheathings of electric cables. Developed by Falcon Instruments, TopScan AWM is the evolution of the profile projector or of the measuring microscope, achieving the following aims: Measurement objectivity • Results repeatability • Time and manpower saving • Ease of use • Conformity with CEI 20-34/1-1 and with the international normative • The system measures the thickness of insulating covers and sheathings, giving the single thickness measurement. The system is also capable of working with varying height cable samples and with a single parallel plane. This is made possible by a particular disposition of the camera. It also allows a double interfacing level with the instrument: the first level is for the line operators; the second one is for a supervisor or for those who are in charge of quality laboratories. All the systems of this product line have been developed using the criterion of the Falcon MMI user interface concept – press a button and measure. The instrument has following metrological characteristics: Measurement repeatability: 1/4000 of the field of view. For example the • repeatability of the instrument with a 20mm field of view is equivalent to ±0.005mm. Measurement reliability: 1/2000. For example, instrument reliability with 20mm • field of view is equivalent to ±0.01mm.

Emmerre Srl – Italy Fax : +39 075 953298

Email : info@emmerresrl.com

The Falcon TopScan AWM available ❍ ❍ from Emmerre

Website : www.emmerresrl.com

International testing

Online diameter inspection Xactum intelligent laser micrometers, used as online diameter gauges in the Xploreline configuration, measure diameters quickly, accurately and easily.

Specialising in the design and manu- facture of a range of enamelled wire testing equipment for the determina- tion of mechanical, electrical, thermal and chemical features, Italian-based Rigon Instruments is announcing the introduction in the next few months of its new tangent delta tester. The new tester is suitable for testing round and flat wire. It avoids the preliminary application of graphite, so saving costs and time, while main- taining simplicity of use and reliability. A full range of accessories is available. Based on the most advanced software platform, the tangent delta tester gives the opportunity to choose the language and to carry out tests according to the main international regulations or with semi-logarithmic scale or single point test. The layout of the report page is fully configurable, allowing for the inclusion of the required comments.

The XLS gauges are programmed with dedicated software and are complete with a display unit and a remote control. The system can be used to monitor the diameter online, measuring fast moving products to achieve a 100% inspection and to avoid any dimensional non-conformity. The system from Aeroel can be used to measure diameter and position of the product in the measuring field; monitor average diameter and detect short diameter

Xploreline system from Aeroel ❍ ❍

flaws; or record the maximum and minimum diameter over a programmable length. An alarm sounds when out of tolerance measurements are detected. Exclusive Blistbuster software (on dual axis systems) detects repetitive flaws or blisters. The advantages of the system are: Two instruments in one: diameter controller and flaw detector • No scrap material: real-time inspection avoids rejects and complaints • Savings in materials can give fast pay back on investment • Full process automation • More competitive products due to improved product quality where • performance depends on its cross-section area (tensile strength, or electrical conductivity, for example) Quality certification: printed detailed reports demonstrate product quality •

Rigon Instruments Sas – Italy Fax : +39 01124 80012 Email : rigon@rigon.it Website : www.rigon.it

Aeroel Srl – Italy

Fax : +39 0432 671543 Website : www.aeroel.it

Email : aeroel@aeroel.it

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