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Inspection, measuring and testing
78 January 2013
Caliper with plug-and-play
connectivity
HEXAGON Metrology has launched the
Tesa Twin-Cal IP67 caliper with built-
in output connection. The electronic
measuring tool is IP67 compliant, with
its main components encapsulated and
protected from shop floor contaminants
such as dust, oil and coolants.
The adaptable calipers can be
used wirelessly or with a cable using
the new plug-and-play TLC (Tesa
Link Connector). The digital caliper is
suitable for applications in the metrology
laboratory or on the production floor,
often in combination with mechanical
instruments or stationary machines.
The new plug-and-play TLC allows
the user to send measured data from
the instrument to the computer via USB,
TWIN (TesaWireless Interface, available
Q1, 2013) or Digimatic option. The USB
cable connection allows the caliper to
be directly connected to a computer.
The wireless module is integrated in the
battery cap and enables the operator to
retrieve data for optimal SPCmonitoring.
Digimatic output is a cabled connection
that allows Tesa instruments to work
with any competitor’s interface. The TLC
also has an IP67 rating to withstand the
same harsh conditions as the caliper.
Established in 1941, Tesa SA
manufactures and markets more than
5,000 dimensional metrology products,
ranging from high-precision handheld
tools to sophisticated measuring
systems. CMM products and vision
systems for non-contact measurement
are also included. Most of the range is
produced under the “Swiss Made” label.
A worldwide direct sales and
distribution network is a major asset
of the Swiss company whose primary
sectors are the automotive, aerospace,
watch-making, medical and metal
processing industries. Tesa is part of
Hexagon Metrology, which offers a
comprehensive range of products and
services for all industrial metrology
applications in sectors such as
automotive, aerospace, energy and
medical.
Hexagon Metrology – UK
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Tesa SA – Switzerland
Fax: +41 21 633 17 57
Email: tesa-marketing@
hexagonmetrology.com
Website:
Tesa Twin-Cal IP67 caliper
NDT solutions for flaws detection
CONTRÔLE Mesure Systèmes
designs develops and manufactures
a complete NDT range of products in
eddy current and ultrasonic testing
methods which comprise high
performance instruments and systems,
probes and transducers, accessories,
and complete turnkey machines with its
mechanics associated.
Through its products and its remote
assistance, Contrôle Mesure Systèmes
provides quality and productivity
solutions for industrial applications.
The CMS product line is used in wires
and bars, tubes and pipes, plates and
sheets, automotive parts inspection,
and nuclear plant. Its features include
eddy current instruments, mono or
multi channels branded Zet@, special
software, acquisition systems, and high-
speed data with real-time visualisation.
Optional extas include eddy
current rotating heads (for tubes and
bars diameter range 1 to 220mm),
rotating systems, magnetising and
demagnetising units, support coils for
surface, subsurface, punctual flaws
detection and eddy current probes
and coils designed to meet the exact
specifications of the customer.
Ultrasonic instrument usc-100
combines high performance with great
versatility. It features immersion tanks
for pipes inspection, ultrasonic rotating
head RotoUTscan for tube inspection
in stainless steel, titanium, zirconium
and also in carbon steel (diameter
range 6 to 250mm) for longitudinal
and transversal defect detection,
thickness measurement as well as
OD – ID and ovalisation. Ultrasonic
and eddy current rotating heads
(RotoUTscan and RotoETscan) can be
combined with other CMS equipment
(such as magnetising units with coil),
installed together in a strong control
bench including centring devices.
Supervision software named Probus
(to collect information provided by
NDT equipment), allows the display
of combined signals (UT/ET) and
creates inspection reports that can be
used as control evidence for quality
services and customers. Data stored
can be recalled for analysis and quality
treatment.
All the systems meet quality standards
such as API, ASTM and DIN and can be
used on-line and off-line.
Contrôle Mesure Systèmes – France
Email:
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