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Shapeline AB
Westmansgatan 29
SE-582 16 Linköping, Sweden
Tel: +46 (0)13 470 3000
Fax: +46 (0)13 37 70 91
E-mail: info@shapeline.com
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When it´s Hot – Shapeline stays Cool
The basic shape of the strip or plate that is formed in the Hot Rolling Mill will remain constant throughout the entire production process. In many ways the environment makes the process of measurement difficult. Smoke, vapour, dust and movement in the air due to temperature differences between sensors and the material to be measured, necessitates the use of air purges and new algorithms in the evaluation of data; steel at high temperatures radiates light – the hotter, the wider the spectrum – making the separation of the laser line from the background becomes more difficult; with high force, high speed and high temperature, the robustness of the systems is also taken to new levels. Finally the shape of the material will modify when cooling.
With flatness measurement in your Hot Rolling Mill you will increase your knowledge of the product you manufacture and the process you use to make it. You will be made aware of changes in the flatness profile depending on differences in the material produced, settings and wear of the mill, and unexpected events will be immediately identified. You will also be given the opportunity to correct anomalies before more of your valuable product is wasted. The addition of information about temperature profile across the material enables the flatness of the product in cold form to be calculated and used to document flatness parameters as input data for subsequent process steps or for quality documentation of sold hot rolled products.
Following a period of development and trials, Shapeline launched a range of products for hot applications in 2008. They all incorporate the use of powerful long-life lasers, the use of active cooling from water, air and thermo-electric components as well as modification of the software algorithms used in the systems. We have shown how it is possible to make reliable measurements on materials up to 1,200 oC. As with all Shapeline systems, flatness (crossbow and waviness) and width are the measured parameters. Vibrations can be compensated for by using the Shapeline Double Line technology.
The Shapeline Ignis is a standardized sensor housing for the really harsh environments, while Shapeline Thermoflex is the name of the concept facilitating the design a customized solution using components especially made for hot environments.
Together with our partner Mesacon Messelektronik, we have developed an integrated product for the measurement of several parameters. A Shapeline Thermoflex is built into a Mesacon C-frame to add flatness to the thickness, speed and temperature information provided by this product.
For more information about how we can work in your specific environment – please contact us or our representative on your market.
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Shapeline and partners presents at Quality Days in India
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In early June Shapeline have together with the other high-tech companies LDV Systeme, Mesacon Messelektronik, EMG Automation, Vatron, Quinlogic, Pauly Systems and Cognex held a series of Quality Days seminars for metal industries of India. »
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