WCA September 2017

Technology news

Quality inspection on aluminium wires courtesy of CMS

For aluminium wire inspection, Contrôle Mesure Systèmes (CMS) has developed an eddy current system, allowing detection of defects such as cracks and holes at high speed (1,500-2,000m/min, for example, depending of the diameter range to inspect). During the process, aluminium billets are transformed by lamination. Then, the wire is guided and passes through an eddy current system composed of a support coil mounted in a support table with guide rollers assuring a good entrance of the product. A special encircling coil, located in the support, allows the detection of cracks at the surface of the product. Eddy current testing is performed by Zet@ premium instrument dual channels. When a defect or an inclusion is detected, the system activates a line shutdown, marker, visual alarm, saw or some other outputs. An encoder installed on the line allows

precise location of defects in a customised report. ❍ The eddy current system from CMS

Contrôle Mesure Systèmes – France Website : www.cmseddyscan.com

New series from AIM

AUTOMATED Industrial Machinery Inc (AIM) has released a new stand-alone product for wire welding. The new high precision butt welder “BW series” consists of butt welders from 40 to 150 KVA (for up to 16mm or 5/8") with AC or mid frequency inverter models featuring: • Fully automatic welding control with multiple schedule capability • Heavy duty/high precision guides providing accurate and repeatable alignment • Adjustable clamp and tip force (pneumatic control) • Weld head can be ordered at 90º or 0º (front forward or top down welding) • Adjustable upset position with mechanical counters • Fully adjustable and easily accessible clamp adjustment for precise clamp alignment • Available magnetic guides Depending on customer needs, the welders can be supplied with various options, including robot loading, handheld programming unit pendant, AGI argon gas for stainless welding, and consumable weld inserts made with Elkonite (copper tungsten/tungsten and molybdenum). The BW welder series offer high precision and robust construction for consistent and quality welds with minimal maintenance in any environment. Welding integration is made easy for automated cells, with simple robot integration offering the most consistent quality welds at all times. Power savings can be accomplished with the mid frequency DC models with a balanced three-phase electrical load. AIM Inc – USA Website : www.aimmachines.com

❍ One of the new BW series butt welders from AIM

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Wire & Cable ASIA – September/October 2017

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