SIKORA at METEC 2019
Online quality control of metal pipes, strips and
plates with innovative measuring technologies
SIKORA is a manufacturer and global supplier
of advanced measuring technology for the
metals, hose and tube, wire and cable, optical
fiber and plastics industries. At METEC in
Düsseldorf from June 25 to 29, 2019, the
company presents a broad portfolio of
innovative systems for non-destructive quality
control and process optimization 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-resolution
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 simultaneously from several directions
of material, temperature and surface of the product.
and is insensitive to heat, dust and steam. Typical
An external calibration on the material is not
measuring ranges of 300 to 2,500 mm are covered.
needed. The measurement of the product is also
The RADAR SCAN 6000 requires no coupling media
based on radar technology. Transceivers above and
and continuously delivers precise measuring values,
below the material continuously send and receive
which lead to a high reliability and availability for
frequency modulated millimeter waves. The thickness
the user. Due to the slim design, the system can
– typically centerline thickness – of the product is
easily be integrated in the production process for
precisely determined from the runtime difference.
hot as well as cold measurement. The technology
By using a traversing set of transceivers, the cross-
measures regardless of the surface roughness in
section profile of the product can be optionally
typical tube applications. The measuring values are
determined. The PLANOWAVE M is designed for a
clearly displayed graphically as well as numerically on typical measuring range of up to 500 mm. The system
the display of the processor system ECOCONTROL
is used directly in the production line or at the end
6000. Furthermore, extensive trend and statistical
of the line for final quality control. This system is
functions as well as comprehensive data logging are
also combined with the display and control system
available. The RADAR SCAN 6000 contributes to the
ECOCONTROL 6000 for the visualization of the
highest product quality, process optimization and
measuring values, the display of trend and statistics
cost saving during tube manufacturing.
as well as data logging.
Another highlight at the SIKORA booth is the
PLANOWAVE 6000 M, a non-contact measuring
Furthermore, SIKORA presents the LASER
system that is used for non-destructive thickness
Series 2000 for non-contact and non-destructive
measurement of slabs, strips and plates. The system
measurement of the diameter and the ovality of
offers a precise thickness measurement independent metal tubes, wire rods and bars during production.
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