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Counteracting rawmaterial prices with measuring systems

Sikora measuring technologies are used for process control immediately after the extruder, after the first cooling or at the end of the line. They precisely measure relevant product parameters during the running production process. The measured values, such as wall thickness, eccentricity, diameter and ovality, are available directly after starting up the system. They enable direct centring of the extrusion tools so that start-up scrap and safety margins can be reduced. For example, optimal centring by the Centerwave 6000 measuring system, based on millimetre wave technology, leads to a potential material saving of about five per cent, according to Sikora. Real-time measurement with Sikora systems allows reliable line control during the running process. Automatic control of the minimum wall thickness is carried out by modification of the extruder output or the line speed, and safety margins in the wall thickness can be significantly reduced. The measured values are permanently logged and are available for quality management in the form of trend and statistic evaluations, over the entire production cycle or the individual product length. Sikora AG www.sikora.net Available exclusively from Mathiasen Machinery All equipment is still installed and under power STEEL ROD WIRE DRAWING • Eurodraw MTS 900, 2 Block and Inverted drawing block coiler, 36" dia. blocks • FENN 5 Block machine with Inverted drop coiler, 36" dia. blocks. • BHS 5 Block 30" Dia. Machine with 60 inch diameter Inverted drawing block. • Inverted 30" Bull block line with widewinder coil pay-off and 48" inverted coiler • (3) Single draw bull blocks, 36" diameter enter .162 to .5 inch, Riding stripper ROLLING MILLS SHAPED WIRE • Waterbury Farrel / Fenn Rolling Mill, 4 stand 14" x 6" • 2015 DEM Rolling mill, 4 stand for 13mm, Rolls 12" x 6" and 12" x 6" ROD SURFACE SHAVING • Year of mfg 2003. Diameter range .195 - .350", includes: Rotating triple horizontal coil pay-off, Fenn 4F swager 4 die, 2 plane straightener, Shaving head, Butt welding system, Conveyor for shaved chips, Bull block, year 2014 induction annealer 12" x 12" x 1", 36 inch inverted bull block coiler. HEAT TREATING • Lead Tempering Line - 14 wires, Year. 1979, .120" to .375" Diameter, .075" x .50" Shape DIE ROOM EQUIPMENT • Mitsubishi FA10SM Wire Electrical Discharge Machine • Charmilles Robofil 300/310 Wire Electrical Discharge Machine Year of Mfg 1993 • Mitutoyo PH-A14 Comparator Micropak 2RS Control • Goff Wheel Blast Barrel Cleaner 1.5 Cu ft. one blast wheel with dust collector Wanted: Please send us your surplus machinery list!

Sikora AG specialises in manufacturing measuring, control and inspection technologies. The systems are used worldwide in production lines for process optimisation and quality control during the production of cables, hoses, tubes and plastic granulate. Against the background of the current shortage of raw materials and increased raw material prices, material saving is particularly important.

Sikora says that its measuring systems can counteract rawmaterial prices

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