Optical measuring systems for plate mills
Advances in camera technology have enabled a significant enhancement of dimensional measurements in plate mills. Slabs and as-rolled and cut-to-size plates can now be measured with a very high spatial resolution while providing more detailed and pinpoint evaluations of the measured data. This has become possible primarily due to the […]
Methodology to quantify objectively Zn coating weight uniformity
Zinc coating weight on steel strip is affected by many process parameters, leading to non-uniform coatings. This can lead to surface quality issues and increased costs when thicker coatings are applied to ensure the minimum coating weight meets specification. A standard easy-to-run methodology is proposed to compute, not only the […]
Turning knowledge into action for consistent strip quality and increased production efficiency
CMI, one of the leading suppliers of equipment for the processing of steel, has launched its latest, innovative servicing offer, OPExS™, providing technical assistance based on process and operation expertise combined with easy-to-use software. This combination is designed to help customers bridge the knowing-doing gap (turning knowledge into action) when […]
EMG SOLID®: On-line oil layer measurement with infrared and laser-induced fluorescence spectroscopy
Manual oil layer thickness determination is definitely no longer sufficient for the sensitive and highly developed manufacturing processes used today. EMG offers two technological solutions under the product names EMG SOLID®IR (infrared spectroscopy) and EMG SOLID® LIF (laserinduced fluorescence spectroscopy). Other than the core sensor technology both system types are […]