Extrusion International 5-2019

47 Extrusion International 5/2019 MEASURING TECHNOLOGY iXRAY – High-precision x-ray systems for wall thickness and diameter measurement in the μm range The iXRAY line features a robust andhighly precisemeasur- ing instrument designed for wall thickness and diameter measurement of single and multiple layer pipes, tubes and rubber products. The core pieces are state-of-the-art x-ray components combined with the latest semiconductor sen- sor technology. They allow a precise spatial resolution and accuracies in the µm range. Even with high line speeds the x-ray system supplies – optionally on 2 or 3 axes – precise measuring results. Standard iXRAY systems made by iNO- EX are designed for pipe dimensions from 0,6 to 110 mm. During the development of the iXRAY systems, the focus was placed on wall thickness and diameter measurement for multiple layers. This includes particularly aluminium composite pipes, fabric-reinforced pressure tubes, foam products, medical tubes and hoses as well as cables. The main focus is on reproducible dimensional product accu- racy in the µm range and thus the quality assurance aspect. In PVC extrusion, the centering of the extrusion die (e.g. for rubber tubing) or the thermal die head cen- tering are realized by way of an additional interface. Another advantage: the standardized process data in- terface OPC-UA. X-ray systems of the iXRAY line have been designed to protect the operator from any risk. Because of their low radiation power, these systems are operated far below permitted legal thresholds. Additional safety devices en- sure a completely safe use: • Hermetically sealed x-ray sources • Screens to absorb radiation that is not needed • X-ray radiation individually adapted to specific products • Safety switches supervise radiation protection shields • X-ray radiation enabled only in perfect condition The highest line efficiency combined with raw material savings can be achieved when iNOEX gravimetric systems and proven iNOEX process components are added to the line. This makes iXRAY systems cost-effective complete solutions for the automation of extrusion lines. The user-friendly iXRAY measuring system was designed for comfortable and intuitive operation based on a com- pletely new development of a widget-based HMI. The 21“ operation terminal with a future-oriented and cross- platform operation displays all data, trend graphics and process values and meets the very highest requirements. The line operator only needs to select the pipe, hose or cable recipe and start the measuring process. Due to the responsive design, the configuration can be opened with any web browser or Smart Device. iXRAY–High-Performance wall thickness anddiametermeasurement ofmultiple layer pipes iNNOVATE, iNVENT, iNTERACT Novelties made by iNOEX GmbH on K 2019 Just in time for the K show in Düsseldorf, iNOEX will present its latest product developments in the field of high-precision measuring & control technologies, including the cloud-based production data acquisition and analysis. Moreover, visitors will find product premieres based on x-ray technology and optical diameter measurement on the iNOEX-booth. Visitors can experience first- hand the intelligent networked novelties designed to make the extrusion process more efficient. They can dive into an exciting new dimension of sensor/measuring systems for pipes, tubes, cables, film, EVOH, blown film and foam products