Systematic quality improvement based on measurement data
Based on the high-precision cross-section measurements, TBK systems generate precise information that is relevant for rolling process control and upload it back into the production system. Depending on the plant layout, the models are displayed on the plant operators’ workstations or are automatically analyzed by SMS group control systems to improve product quality and efficiency.
TBK gauges are characterized by the following features:
- Robust housing suitable for rough mill operation
- Highest thermal stability through closed cooling water circuit and temperature control
- Laser and camera installed as sensor and calibrated in in-house test center, reducing the need for calibration at customer’s workshop to 2 minutes
- No moving parts
- Water-cooled frame with temperature stabilization unit
- Measuring window size / precision standardized or to customer specifications
- Cooling by water and ambient air to ensure close tolerances and long lifetime of sensors
- Lenses cleaned by conditioned compressed air
- Gauge can be moved out of the line for maintenance work
- Calibration interval every 14 days
- Maintenance-friendly sensor arrangement