2-6 axes diameter gauge with 70/90 mm measurement range
With ATON Rod 70 / 90, NEXTSENSE provides a cost-efficient stationary optical measuring system for continuously testing the dimensional accuracy of coldly formed, thermally treated or hot rolled products up to Ø 60 mm (2.36 inch). The measurement range is 70 mm (2.75 inch) / 90 mm (3.54 inch). However, pass-line variations have to be considered. With 2, 3, 4 or 6 axes, diameter and roundness measurements are performed online, results displayed, and alarms set, in case the product exceeds its pre-defined tolerances. Product measurements from earlier productions can be accessed through an integrated database for a seamless
ATON Rod 70 / 90 can be applied to material temperatures of up to 1200 °C (or 2200 °F) and ambient temperatures of up to 50 °C (122 °F). The integrated cooling system keeps the sensors cool, while very hot material runs through the gauge close to the sensors. Thanks to this early quality control, steel mills can find root causes for defects and implement suitable corrective measures much earlier, reducing their reject rate and associated cost.
ATON Rod 70 comes with a computer that is connected with the measurement frame by an Ethernet cable. Thus, the operator can place the computer in a pulpit up to 100 m (320 feet) away from the measurement location. Using standard optical fibre connection, the computer can be positioned even further away. Alternatively, the computer with an integrated display can also be mounted close to the production line.
ATON Rod offers an online display of the measured profiles on the operator screen as the main display. When material is inside the gauge, an online screen shows all important information during the processing of one lot (coil or billet).
