EuroWire January 2019

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GMH’s order for 4D Eagle measurement gauge

The 4D Eagle will replace an existing light measurement gauge and will be installed at the exit of the existing Kocks RSB® 370/6. It will cover a production diameter range from 19.5mm to 81mm at rolling speeds up to 13m/s. The project target is to increase the reliability and consistency of the hot bar profile measurement under ever-changing production conditions.

GEORGSMARIENHÜTTE (GMH) Germany has placed an order with Friedrich Kocks, Germany, for the supply of a 4D Eagle® full profile measurement gauge. Its working principle is based on the most advanced laser light sectioning method.

Furthermore, the 4D Eagle® will provide profile data to the RSB® Size Control System (SCS®) for closed-loop process control.

The 4D Eagle also features rolling defect detection. This feature enables an auto recognition of form deviations as well as occurring rolling defects such as roll breakage or roller failures. The new 4D Eagle will further improve the process transparency as well supporting the further optimisation of the product quality.

Commissioning of the new 4D Eagle light section measurement gauge was scheduled for the end of 2018.

Friedrich Kocks GmbH & Co KG – Germany Website : www.kocks.de

▲ ▲ A Kocks 4D Eagle profile measurement gauge

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