EuroWire Sept 2015

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New Steelmaster SMR gauges

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 Website : www.zumbach.com

▲ ▲ The new Steelmaster SMR gauge from Zumbach

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September 2015