Skelp Edge Monitoring for Tube and Pipe

TORONTO - Jan. 26, 2015 - PRLog -- Invisual E.  Inc. expands the Radian platform with a system for monitoring the incoming strip edge condition.

Preparingthe skelp edgeof ametalstripproperlybeforeitentersa tubemillmakes ahuge differencein thequality of thefinalproduct.   Perfect skelp edgesarealmost impossibleto obtainconsistentlyby trimming process, either by rotarysidetrimming single-width coils orsidetrimmingand slitting master coils. Slitting introduces affects surface appearance, width dimension, flatness, camber, and edge wave. These may affect the final quality and acceptability of the pipe or tube being made.

Skelp edges that don't smooth out in the fin passes cannot be presented parallel to one another at the weld point. They will heat unevenly, and the result will be periodic or continuous weld splits.

Radian.SE, is an accurate skelp edge inspection can be carried out by a laser profile system using two sensors, one on each side of the flat material.   The sensor has two data streams for 2D and 3D imaging, thus enabling robust detection using these two information pipes.

In line, the scanner location is where the infeed process is relatively stable, usually after pressure rollers. The system is set up and calibrated to take into consideration the specific needs of the process-that is, the resolution and accuracy of the scanners

are suited to the application so the system works within the intended tolerance

limits.   Offline, the scanner is measuring edges on the slit edges.

Radian.SE skelp edge system provides visual alerts in real time as well as outputs for signals and notifications.

At the onset of a project, an important step is to map what the client wants to detect that is impacting the quality of the weld.  We then use this information and either use our current library of detection models or add to it to match the client needs.

To view additional detail and video about our skelp edge system follow this link:

http://www.invisuale.com/solutions/tube-and-pipe-skelp-edge-inspection.html