EoW July 2009

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Introducing ProfileVu

Using three-axis micrometers (providing six-axes of inspection), the angle of rotation and the cycle-time required to identify the dimensions of interest are significantly reduced. The fixture’s angle of rotation is adjustable from four up to 180 degrees, and it completes a rotation of 180 degrees in up to four seconds (speed and rotation are dependent on the material to be inspected). The angle of rotation is managed by an easily configured PLC. Combined with a Quadrature encoder, the ProfileVu system can correlate diameter (or other laser scanner measurement) with the angle of measurement, giving an accurate picture of the product. Power requirements are 110–240V AC, 50–60Hz; the unit has a one-year warranty. The Zero Latency encoder input is part of Total Vu software.

▲ ▲ Two LaserLinc 3-axis Triton micrometers mounted to the ProfileVu

thickandthinsectionsofextrudedmaterial and other die-formed products. Users can mount one or two compatible Laser- Linc laser micrometers to the ProfileVu; the TLAser122, TLAser222, TLAser230, Triton312, and Triton330 are suitable.

LaserLinc has launched the ProfileVu micrometer fixture that pivots up to 180 degrees to allow continuous inspection. It is designed for use in finding width and thickness of non-circular products, such as flat wire, and for locating

LaserLinc Inc – USA Fax : +1 937 318 2445 Email : info@laserlinc.com Website : www.laserlinc.com

Universal fault detector

Roland Electronic has extended its expertise in eddy current measurement to a new product programme to cover the detection of defects, butt welds and mechanical connections in wires, cables and small tubes. The new UFD40 system is specifically designed for continuous process control in production. The UFD40 has all the features of eddy current testing equipment used in automated inspection lines, such as variable operating frequencies, high pass and low pass filters, y-component and vector analysis. This makes it possible to configure the same hardware specifically to the inspection task under consideration. The measurement is based on the eddy current principle whereby the wires and cables pass through encircling coil sensors in the continuous production process. The sample rate of the measurement is 15kHz; materials passing the sensors at 10m/sec result in a resolution of 0.6mm in length. The system features a modular design where the host PC is separate from the measurement channels. Complete electronics for up to two measurement

▲ ▲ UFD40 fault detection systems

channels are accommodated in a separate module enclosure (IP65). Each channel is completely functionally independent: measurement, analysis and real-time communication with the host PC can be used for visualisation of the results and for configuring the connected measurement channels. Roland Electronic GmbH – Germany Fax : +49 7236 939233 Email : info@roland-electronic.com Website : www.roland-electronic.com

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