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for new measuring tasks. With the release of software version 4.0, the system can now capture the segment of freeform tubes, in addition to its existing capabilities for the geometry inspection of conventionally bent tubes with constant diameters and the setup and correction of the corresponding bending machines. By applying version 4.0, which will be delivered with the TubeInspect systems from January 2008, freeform geometries can be metrologically acquired, making it possible to inspect serial parts within seconds. For documentation of measuring results, the user can create templates that TubeInspect will fill with data. Due to the intuitive user guidance and the brand new wizard for measuring of master tubes, users new to the field of optical metrology will be able to carry out measurements easily. Version 4.0 will be delivered with all TubeInspect systems, from the TubeInspect measuring cell and the smaller TubeInspect S, to TubeInspect HD.

Aicon 3D Systems GmbH Germany 7aB01

Ajax Tocco Magnethermic USA 8bF24

Aicon 3D Systems is a provider of optical camera based 3D measurement systems. The company develops and distributes systems for the business areas of inspection and testing as well as car safety and tube inspection. The majority of Aicon’s clients operate in the automotive and aerospace markets. During the last 12 months, the company has refined its TubeInspect optical 3D tube measuring system in order to make it ready

Ajax Tocco Magnethermic Corp is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of induction melting and heating equipment, with worldwide operations in nine countries. Along with serving industries such as steel, automotive, forging and foundry, Ajax Tocco has a global commitment to the tube and pipe industry. As a result, Ajax Tocco has designed and installed induction-heating systems that are processing up to 120t of high quality pipe and casing per hour with consistent quality and ovality. According to the company, this induction heating equipment provides a reliable and flexible supply of heat, with outstanding control. The Ajax Tocco converters facilitate this flexibility with a patented, wide operating window. This allows a larger range of sizes to be processed in one induction coil size without the need for capacitor or voltage switching. Converting the barrel furnaces to induction heating for stretch reducing enables the

fi Aicon’s TubeInspect optical 3D tube measuring system

Website : www.aicon3d.com

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