Extrusion International 1-2020

47 Extrusion International 1/2020 means of an intelligent diffraction analysis. Extremely short exposure times guarantee a high accuracy of the single value at all line speeds. The LASER Series 2000 includes gauge heads for different product diameters from 0.05 to 500 mm. They are free of wearing parts and keep their precision during the en- tire operating time with no cali- bration or maintenance work nec- essary. The measuring values are clearly displayed on the monitor of a processor system of the ECOCON- TROL series. SIKORA also presents the LASER Series 6000. These devices comple- ment SIKORA’s product portfolio of intelligent diameter gauges by three high-end models. Up to 5,000 measurements per second and axis, all with extremely high single value precision, enable an optimum line control and provide reliable statis- tical data. The LASER Series 6000 gauge heads measure the diameter of tubes, wire rods and bars with a higher precision and repeatabil- ity as well as a wide range of inter- faces. Three gauge head models cover product diameters from 0.2 to 78 mm. The measuring values are clearly visualized and the operation is done intuitively at the monitor of the ECOCONTROL systems. static or traversing transceivers, the cross-section profile of the product can be optionally determined. The PLANOWAVE M is designed for a typical measuring range of up to 500 mm. The system is used directly in the production line or at the end of the line for final quality control. It is also combined with the display and con- trol system ECOCONTROL 6000 for the visualization of the measuring values, the display of trend and sta- tistics as well as data logging. Furthermore, SIKORA presents the LASER Series 2000 for non-contact and non-destructive measurement of the diameter and the ovality of metal tubes, wire rods and bars during production. The measuring method is based on the use of la- ser light sources and CCD sensors in combination with powerful sig- nal processors. The outer diameter of the metal tube is determined by At Tube 2020, SIKORA continues to showcase its experience for quality control of metal tubes on the ba- sis of X-ray technology. For metal tubes made of aluminum as well as of certain light metal alloys, the di- ameter as well as the wall thickness are precisely measured. Moreover, the X-RAY 6000 PRO is predestined for the reliable measurement of the plastic coating on steel tubes. Typi- cally, X-ray measuring systems are used for plastic coated steel tubes with a diameter of up to 200 mm. Precise measuring values are imme- diately retrievable with the online measurement. The data is visual- ized at the monitor of the processor system ECOCONTROL 6000 and en- ables the user to intervene into the process if needed. Hence, SIKORA’s measuring systems are essential components for the assurance of the highest quality and an efficient process during production. SIKORA AG Bruchweide 2, 28307 Bremen, Germany www.sikora.net Tube 2020: Hall 6, Booth G04 The X-RAY 6000 PRO is used, amongst others, for wall thickness measurement of light metal alloy tubes as well as the layer thickness of the plastic coating on steel tubes On the basis of laser technology, the LASER 2500 XYmeasures the diameter of wire rods, metal bars and tubes