Verification of tube end after cutting or end forming
We’ve developed a new system to properly monitor tubes after cutting or end forming. The system can detect cracks/defects and has a high resolution camera with integrated coaxial front illumination.
For this, we’ve developed a new tool called "Radial thickness" where the user can specify a Min/Max thickness of the tube cross section. The tool returns the current measurement data, OK/NOK, and an angle indicating where the unapproved measurement, e.g. a crack in the tube end, is located.
The equipment can be combined with telecentric profile measurement or other features. The control cabinet has 4 connections for 4 independent cameras and can be controlled via digital I/O’s or any of the most common industrial bus systems such as EtherCAT and Profibus, etc.