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this makes it possible to provide a complete trail of documentation in the event of quality-related complaints.
To monitor the condition of indi- vidual components for changes, wear, or damage (a feature referred to as condition moni- toring), Schuler is integrating more and more sensors into its machines; such as those which measure vibrations and temper- atures, for example, so that this data can be intelligently pro- cessed and displayed. Currently, a large-scale eld test is in pro- gress in Göppingen involving a 1,600-ton hydraulic die hardening press, which produces parts for lightweight automotive construc- tion from sheet metal heated to 930 °C. A live feed from the Hot Stamping TechCenter is planned for this year’s Schuler exhibit.
Sikora AG
Virtual training for operators of press lines
EuroBLECH visitors will also be able to catch a glimpse of the new virtual training system from Schuler’s Forming Academy. It serves as a basic training of the operators dealing with the real forming systems in the press shop. This takes place in virtual space while a new system is being put into operation or the produc- tion is already running. Thus, the production in the press shop is not disturbed and the operators can be optimally prepared.
“Schuler is putting forming tech- nology on the fast track to the digital future,” notes CEO Domen- ico Iacovelli, who then offers a comparison to bobsledding: “We provide the initial push, but the customer handles the technically advanced equipment.”
Schuler will be presenting at EuroBLECH in Hanover from October 23 - 26 at Stand F82 in Hall 27. AWEBA will be located directly next door at Stand E82. Journalists are invited to attend the press conference to be held at the Schuler stand at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, the rst day of the trade fair.
SIKORA presents RADAR SCAN 6000 at Tube China (E1B26)
Innovative radar technology measures diameter and ovality of metal tubes and pipes
At Tube China 2018 in Shanghai from 26 to 29 September, SIKORA will introduce RADAR SCAN 6000, which measures online and con- tactless the diameter and ovality of metal tubes and pipes. The system is based on progressive, high resolution radar technol- ogy and represents an innovative alternative to optical triangula- tion technology. In metal tube and pipe applications, the meas- urement is done simultaneously via transceivers from different directions over 360 degrees of the product circumference.
The advantages of radar technol- ogy, compared to optical measure- ment methods, are obvious: The measurement is carried out from a protected position and is resist- ant to heat, steam and dust. The system records to micron accuracy measuring values gapless, over the entire circumference of the product. In addition, fast rotating tubes and pipes can be precisely measured. The radar measuring system requires no calibration and delivers continuously precise measuring values, which results in high reliability and availability for the user. Due to the narrow design, RADAR SCAN 6000 can easily be integrated into the pro-
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