IMS Measuring Systems for Metal Service Centres

IMS Messsysteme as the world market leader for non-contact measuring systems also offers Metal Service Centres an extensive product portfolio for various measuring tasks. Standard systems for: Centreline thickness measurement, flatness / levelness measurement, pinhole detection, sheet / plate geometry measurement, slit strip width measurement, width, hole, edge crack detection, as well as surface inspection cover the most common measuring tasks. The focus here lies on optical measuring systems, namely our patented Camera Cluster Systems (CCS) specially developed for use in Metal Service Centres. Radiometric and laser thickness gauges round off the product range. But that is not all! As a strong partner, IMS also offers development of custom solutions. Please contact us if you are interested! All systems measure inline over the entire length of the coil and from the first to the last sheet. The IMS quality data management system MEVInet-Q stores all measurement data as well as production and order data continuously, thereby enabling exact tracking and verification at any time. For 100% quality assurance, your end customers can receive automatically generated quality reports for every product delivered on request.

CAMERA CLUSTER SYSTEMS

CAMERA CLUSTER SYSTEMS (CCS) FOR METAL SERVICE CENTRES CAMERA CLUSTER SYSTEMS (CCS) FOR METAL SERVICE CENTRES CCS Flatness and Evenness Measuring System Material Data Typical thickness range: max. speed: not limited up to 350 m/min, but not limited to Flatness and evenness are decisive key features for the quality of flat products in the metal industry. Their measurement and control are therefore important success factors that help to improve the quality of the manufactured products and reduce critical factors such as process disturbances, equipment damage and scrapping of defective products. IMS uses the globally unique and patented Camera Cluster Systems (CCS) for non-contact measurement of flatness and evenness. These systems measure and quantify both flatness and evenness defects in plates, sheets and strips – online or offline. Width: Length: Measuring System Data Gauge type: up to 2,400 mm, but not limited to not limited / continuous inspection fixed mounted frame or moveable C-frame Radiation source: Laser (safety class 2M) Camera type: Typical working distance camera: CCS (16 cameras per cluster) 350 mm Measuring Dynamics Sampling rate: up to 1 kHz (depends on the material surface) Measuring Accuracy Measurement Task Height resolution: Width resolution: better than ± 0.05 mm (2 σ) possible, depends on application up to 200 measurement zones per meter (5 mm raster) • flatness [I-Unit] • evenness [µm or mm] • optional - “box” height calculation - calculation of the crossbow - speed / length measurement with speed laser - DAkkS certificated standardization straight edge Special Features • reliable IMS hardware ensures long-lasting and low-maintenance operation in a compact and lightweight construction • high-precision measurements on a wide range of material surfaces (from matt to glossy) • high sampling rates through embedded FPGA image processing • measurement insensitive to vertical shift and vibrations • interface to control systems • online visualisation of the results and reporting via customised results interface 14 15