Extrusion International 1-2020

46 Extrusion International 1/2020 MEASURING TECHNOLOGY With the RADAR SCAN 6000, SIKO- RA presents a system for non-con- tact inline measurement of the di- ameter and ovality of metal tubes and rods. The system is based on SIKORA is amanufacturer and global supplier of advancedmeasuring technology for themetals, hose and tube, wire and cable, optical fiber and plastics industries. At Tube inDüsseldorf the company presents a broad portfolio of innovative systems for efficient and sustainable quality control and process optimization of steel tubes, strips and plates at its booth SIKORA at Tube 2020 the processor system ECOCONTROL 6000. Furthermore, extensive trend and statistical functions as well as comprehensive data logging are available. The RADAR SCAN 6000 contributes to the highest product quality, process optimization and cost saving during tube manufactur- ing. Another highlight at the SIKORA booth is the PLANOWAVE 6000 M, a non-contact measuring system that is used for non-destructive thickness measurement of slabs, strips and plates. The system offers a precise thickness measurement independent of material, temperature and surface of the product. An external calibra- tion on the material is not needed. The measurement of the product is also based on radar technology. Transceivers above and below the material continuously send and re- ceive frequency modulated millime- ter waves. The thickness – typically centerline thickness – of the prod- uct is precisely determined from the runtime difference. By using several progressive, high-resolution radar technology and records measuring values over 360° of the circumfer- ence of the product to micron ac- curacy. The measurement is carried out by radar transceivers simultane- ously from several directions and is insensitive to heat, dust and steam. Typical measuring ranges of 300 to 2,500 mm are covered. The RADAR SCAN 6000 requires no coupling me- dia and continuously delivers pre- cise measuring values, which lead to a high reliability and availability for the user. Due to the slim design, the system can easily be integrated in the production process for hot as well as cold measurement. The tech- nology measures regardless of the surface roughness in typical tube applications. The measuring values are clearly displayed graphically as well as numerically on the display of Online Quality Control of Metal Pipes, Strips and Plates with Innovative Measuring Technologies – The RADAR SCAN 6000 is based on radar technology and delivers precise diameter measuring values independent of environment conditions, such as heat, dust and steam The PLANOWAVE 6000Mmeasures by means of radar technology the thickness of slabs, metal strips and plates