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News Release from: Sigmavision | Subject: LMI Technologies laser sensors
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 03 October 2003
UK distribution for laser sensor range
LMI Technologies has signed Sigmavision to provide UK distribution and support for its range of laser sensors.
LMI Technologies has signed Sigmavision to provide UK distribution and support for its range of laser sensors targeted at rubber processing and tyre construction, glass and industrial ceramics, aluminium casting and aerospace industries In the manufacture of rubber profiles and for tyre construction a range of sensors is available for ply width, thickness and profile measurement and for detecting surface defects
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 17 Sep 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Similar applications exist in ceramics and glass manufacture for dimensional measurement and detecting flaws and chips.
For transparent materials specific solutions have been developed where sheet thicknesses may be measured on one side only by detecting both top and bottom surfaces.
In molten metal processing laser sensors may be used to measure the level in launders and casting moulds and may be incorporated into closed loop control systems by connecting to a PLC.
Aerospace applications such as wing stiffener and stringer profiling and automated fuselage drilling and riveting are well suited to laser sensors in that part dimensions and 3D position and orientation may be measured quickly and accurately using static inspection stations or sensors mounted on industrial robots.
LMI's core technology is to incorporate advanced optical triangulation, using position sensitive detector (PSD) and charged couple device (CCD) technology, into compact and rugged housings.
With resolutions as fine as 5um, measurement rates of 500kHz and direct connectivity to a PC or PLC without the need for an additional controller, LMI's sensors provide fast and reliable measurements on a wide range of materials, including molten and shiny surfaces, even in hot, smoky and steamy environments.
Andrew Pryce, Sigmavision's MD, comments: "LMI are world renowned in the field in laser sensors and have provided cost effective measurement and control solutions for over 30 years.
Sigmavision is delighted to have created this partnership to enhance supply and support to UK manufacturers and create real customer value through proven performance and reliability".
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