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 Width, Hole, Edge Crack Detection System Material Data Typical thickness range: max. speed: up to 6 mm, but not limited to up to 1,000 m/min, but not limited to Width: up to 2,400 mm, but not limited to The non-contact CCS width, hole, edge crack detection system is optimally suited for flexible use in many production lines. From rolling to process and finishing lines, width, holes and edge cracks are detected reliably everywhere. The measurement beams can be mounted easily on existing plant components or integrated into the line with the help of customised frames. With an optional software add-on, the system can also be extended to include edge crack and/or hole detection. The exact position of the defects is detected reliably both along the length and across the width of the material. Length: Measuring System Data Gauge type: not limited / continuous inspection fixed mounted frame or moveable C-frame Radiation source: intelligent LED backlight Camera type: CCS (16 cameras per cluster) Typical working distance camera: 350 mm to 800 mm Typical working distance backlight: 150 mm to 300 mm Measuring Dynamics Sampling rate: up to 28 kHz Measurement Task Measuring Accuracy for Width Measuring • strip width • strip position • centre shift • optional: - edge crack detection - hole detection Width accuracy: ± 0.1 mm (2 σ) *1) *1) The measuring accuracy depends on the distance between the material and camera unit. The above specifications are valid at a maximum distance of up to 400 mm between the material and camera unit. Special Features • reliable IMS hardware ensures long-lasting and low-maintenance operation in a compact and lightweight design • CCS uses the stereoscopic effect to compensate for changes in position • intelligent light source with intensity control • automatic dirt detection and warning • stationary CCS measuring devices require no maintenance • optical filters eliminate the influence of extraneous light almost completely • online visualisation of the results as well as reporting via a user-defined results interface • optional: - blow-off or air wipe system - mechanical protection for rough environmental conditions - DAkkS-certified calibration standard - storage of defects as a photo Measuring Accuracy for Hole & Edge Crack Detection Size of hole: ≥ 0.2 mm x 0.2 mm *2) Size of edge crack: ≥ 1.0 mm x 1.0 mm *2) The detectable hole size depends on the thickness and speed of the material. Exact details are specified on a system basis. 22 23