PRODUCT REVIEWS
Corrosioninhibiting coil coating
Portable 3D metrology
The portable T-SCAN hawk 2 from GOM , a next-generation lightweight 3D laser scanner , comes with metrology-grade precision and ease of use .
“ Control your working distance with a new projection mode ; a red laser marker helps you to easily adjust for perfect scanning results . This solution adapts to workflows as T-SCAN hawk 2 is intuitive to operate and adapts easily to the movement of a hand . It is also the first portable laser scanner with the new satellite mode to scan up to multiple metres . There is no need for classical built-in photogrammetry with coded markers and no compromise on accuracy ,” GOM told ISMR .
The T-SCAN hawk 2 scanner comes with GOM Inspect all-in-one software for 3D inspection , which is part of the ZEISS Quality Suite . Users can enjoy a free trial of GOM Inspect Pro for 14 days . The scanner also offers seamless adjustments for resolution and field of view for small parts , fine details , larger objects or deep pockets , confined spaces or hard-to-reach areas .
T-SCAN hawk 2 operates with GOM Inspect software .
“ T-SCAN hawk 2 supports scanning on a wide range of materials and surfaces , delivering 3D measurement data with the highest precision . Maintenance applications include 3D inspection of dents , corrosion and damage and 3D scanning and remanufacturing of
WATCH legacy parts . It can be used indoors and outdoors as well as in rugged and harsh environments ,” concluded VIDEO GOM . n
www . handsonmetrology . com
Chemcoaters , a provider of corrosioninhibiting metal coatings for several industries , has successfully developed and launched a thin-film coating for cold-rolled and hot-rolled pickled & oiled steel .
“ This thin-film coating , named FeGuard , is the first of its kind to offer significant corrosion protection to these substrates . FeGuard is designed for application to master coils on our coil coating line and is aimed at providing alternatives to lower zinc coating weights ,” explained Chemcoaters .
The company saw a need to bridge the gap between carbon and galvanized product performance and satisfy customer requirements for beyond 24-hour humidity versus salt spray testing . After rigorous development , FeGuard was engineered . “ This was an ‘ a-ha ’ moment ! When exposure time in the salt spray chamber could be counted in days , not hours , the product began to compete with galvanized substrates , such as EG , and then eventually made its way to HDG-equivalent performance ,” commented Brit Capizzano , R & D Director , Chemcoaters .
This salt-spray benchmark over hot & cold-rolled steel is , the company told ISMR , “ the first of its kind .” Offering corrosion resistance at thinner film thickness than a traditional paint system , FeGuard can be custom engineered for specific applications . The coating system also offers anti-fingerprint properties and lubricity for forming operations .
Chemcoaters sees potential for FeGuard in capital equipment and metal furnishing and decking markets , among others . ASTM B117 test results can be obtained on the Chemcoaters ’ website .
Chemcoaters also offers many Dry Film Lubricants ( DFL ) featuring Advanced Polymer Technology . InterCoat ® ChemGuard is a corrosion-inhibiting and adhesion-enhancing coating that enhances zinc performance on galvanized steel .
In existence for 20 years , based at Gary ( Indiana , USA ), Chemcoaters serves steel producers , service centres and manufacturers utilising the resources of its custom designed line . n
www . chemcoaters . com
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