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Sikora AG
SIKORA at METEC 2019 (3A58)
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.
Online quality control of metal pipes, strips and plates with innovative measuring technol- ogies.
SIKORA is a manufacturer and global supplier of advanced measuring technology for the metals, hose and tube, wire and cable, optical ber and plastics industries. At METEC in Düssel- dorf from June 25 to 29, 2019, the company presents a broad portfolio of innovative systems for non-destructive quality control and process optimiza- tion of steel tubes, strips and plates at its booth 3A58.
With the RADAR SCAN 6000, SIKORA presents a system for non-contact inline measurement of the diameter and ovality of metal tubes and rods. The system is based on progressive, high-res- olution radar technology and records measuring values over 360° of the circumference of the product to micron accuracy. 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 media and contin- uously delivers precise measur- ing 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 technology measures regardless of the surface roughness in typical tube applications. The measur- ing values are clearly displayed
graphically as well as numerically on the display of the processor system ECOCONTROL 6000. Fur- thermore, 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 manufac- turing.
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 meas- urement independent of material, temperature and surface of the product. An external calibration 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 receive frequency modulated milli- meter waves. The thickness – typi- cally centerline thickness – of the product is precisely determined from the runtime difference. By using a traversing set of trans- ceivers, the cross-section pro le of the product can be optionally determined. The PLANOWAVE M is designed for a typical measur- ing range of up to 500 mm. The system is used directly in the pro- duction line or at the end of the line for nal quality control. This system is also combined with the display and control system ECO- CONTROL 6000 for the visualiza- tion of the measuring values, the display of trend and statistics as well as data logging.
Sikora AG
Bruchweide 2 28307 Bremen Germany
Tel: +494214890 0669 Fax: +494214890 0069
sales@sikora.net www.sikora.net
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