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Sikora AG
SIKORA at Tube China 2018 (E1B26)
SIKORA AG is a manufacturer and supplier of advanced meas- uring, control, inspection and sorting technologies for the hose and tube, metal, wire and cable, optical ber and plastics indus- tries. At Tube China in Shanghai, from September 26 to 29, 2018, the company presents a broad portfolio of innovative systems for non-destructive quality control and process optimization during production of metal tubes, pipes, strips and plates at its booth E1B26.
With the RADAR SCAN 6000, SIKORA showcases a system for the online and contactless measurement of the diameter and ovality of metal tubes and pipes. The system is based on progressive, high resolution radar technology and represents an innovative alternative to optical triangulation technology. In metal tube and pipe applications, the measurement is done simulta- neously via transceivers from dif- ferent directions over 360 degrees of the product circumference. The advantages of radar technology, compared to optical measure- ment methods, are obvious: The measurement is carried out from a protected position and is resist- ant to heat, steam and dust. The system records to micron accuracy measuring values gapless, over the entire circumference of the product. In addition, fast rotating tubes and pipes can be precisely measured. The radar measuring system requires no calibration and delivers continuously precise measuring values, which results in high reliability and availability
for the user. Due to the narrow design, RADAR SCAN 6000 can easily be integrated into the pro- duction process. The technology reliably measures independent of surface roughness in typical tube applications. Therefore, it con- tributes to the highest product quality, process optimization and cost saving in tube and pipe man- ufacturing.
Another highlight on the SIKORA booth will be the PLANOWAVE 6000 M, a non-contact measuring system that is used for non-de- structive thickness measurement of metal strips and plates. The system offers a precise thickness measurement independent of material, temperature and surface of the product. A calibration on
Caption 1: RADAR SCAN 6000 measures the diameter and ovality of tubes and pipes
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