TPT November 2014

Advances in measuring & marking

Measurement of large dimensions LIMAB,establishedin1979,isaspecialist in non-contact laser measurement, with sensor development, SW engineering, design and manufacturing all performed in-house. The company has developed several innovative measurement have been possible. The company foresees a growth in the market for measurement systems for large tubes and pipes.

LIMAB has measurement systems for billets, tubes and pipes. TubeProfiler and HotProfiler measure the dimension and shape with a high accuracy on round, square and rectangular material. The company also has a system for thickness and width measurement of plates and coils – ThicknessProfiler. The latest innovation, TubeProfiler S, has an extended gauge that allows measurement of the total and end straightness of pipes, in addition to the regular measurements, in a compact frame.

solutions for the steel industry, such as diameter, shape, length, straightness, thickness and width measurements. Steady market growth and increased demand for better process control and quality requirement from end users prompted LIMAB to find more adapted facilities for both development and production. A move to new premises enabled the assembly of a number of measurement systems for large dimensions that previously would not

TubeProfiler 2000S for large dimensions

and trend graphs in 2D and 3D for easy viewing. The database provides a source of production data for long-term monitoring, process improvements and quality certificates. The system comprises information from over 70 different parameters, such as OD, ovality, shape, length and straightness, with alarm signals in the case of exceeded tolerance or warning limits. The TubeProfiler and the HotProfiler are easy to install in existing production lines, and easy to relocate to other parts of the mill, using the built-in lifting hooks and the quick-change air and electrical connectors.

The LIMAB gauges are non-contact in-line laser measuring systems for hot and cold applications in all types of production methods in tube mills, such as welded tubes, UOE and seamless tubes. The systems can be equipped with a flexible number of sensors placed in a rotating or fixed measurement frame, depending on the measurement needs. The LIMAB software displays real-time values

TubeProfiler S with straightness measurement

LIMAB AB – Sweden Fax: +46 31 58 33 88 Email: sales@limab.se Website: www.limab.com Ready for mandatory CE marking

hundreds of samples fabricated to a variety of different radii. The company has involved its entire supply chain in the CE marking process, to ensure that all product components acquired from third parties are in full compliance in terms of measurement and performance. Each of the company’s five UK operations was audited by Lloyd’s Register during the accreditation process. Barnshaws Section Benders Ltd – UK Fax: +44 121 557 5323 Email: sections@barnshaws.com Website: www.barnshaws.com

in manufacture are correct for purpose, with a traceable audit path, and that the Barnshaws product in question is fully compliant with its expected end use. The CE mark also confirms the competence, knowledge and skills of manufacturing staff and that manufacturing equipment is properly maintained and calibrated (where necessary). Barnshaws invested a six-figure sum to achieve accreditation. Particular emphasis was placed on both tensile and yield strength of products in the performance assessment of every aspect of the product range, using

STEEL bending company Barnshaws Metal Bending announced that it was fully ready for the 1 st July introduction of mandatory CE marking for all fabricated structural steelwork. Barnshaws claims to be the first metal bending company in the UK to have achieved total compliance with EN1090-1; Requirements for conformity assessment of structural components, covering the supply of curved components to Execution Class 4 (Exc4). Successfully assessed by Lloyd’s Register LRQA, Barnshaws is able to assure customers that it has systems in place to ensure that all materials used

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