New Embossing Depth Measurement-Get CrossCheckTM Laser Profile Sensors

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CrossCheck Laser Profile Sensor Measuring Deck Board Embossing Depth

In addition to measuring embossing depth CrossCheckTM pre-calibrated sensors are easy to use and perfect for a variety of process gauging applications like width, height, depth, angle, radius/diameter and gap. The software automatically calculates real-time part dimensions, Pass/Fail trigger alerts and analog control loops to ensure production tolerances

Cumming, GA (Vocus) January 26, 2010

Bytewise Measurement Systems releases new Embossing Depth software with the high resolution CrossCheckTM Laser Profile Sensors. It is perfectly suited for On-Line and Off-Line checking of embossing depth in the manufacturing process. Embossing quality is a leading aesthetic value that differentiates construction products such as siding, trim boards, and deck boards. Embossing imparts a wood-like characteristic to the appearance of the board surface that buyers find attractive.

Some manufacturing processes apply a weather-resistant acrylic capstock over extruded foam PVC, or a complex composite material is extruded. Each method then passes through a roll stand that embosses a pattern into the material surface. Several problems can lead to non-uniform embossing depth:
Poor roll setup, roll wear, roll contamination due to transfer of capstock onto the rollers and elastic behavior of the compound (die-swell and spring back).

Several problems can result: Boards with different embossing depths can appear to be different in color due to differences in shadowing, thus causing customer complaints. Excessively deep embossing can weaken the capstock and lead to premature ageing. Shallow embossing creates scrap in the production shop and product returns by the distributor or decking contractor. In the worst case, complaints come from home owners who report inconsistent appearance after a deck installation is complete.

There are no industry-wide measurement solutions in use for measuring embossing depth. Some shops make periodic checks off-line using standard lab instruments such as Coordinate Measurement Machines (CMM). Others use hand tools or simple visual checks.

The CrossCheckTM Profile Sensors projects a 1 inch wide laser line across the embossed surface, which reflects the light through a lens onto a CCD detector. The high resolution detector captures the physical geometry of the embossing depth and displays the profile on the operator screen. The fact that the CrossCheckTM Measurement System is non-contact insures a stable reading every time. This also compensates for vibration or pass-line movement of material passing through the measurement station.

While the CrossCheckTM Software Viewer displays the profile real-time, the integrating caliper divides the 1” width into smaller segments and makes a peak-to-peak measurement for each segment. The final caliper reports the maximum, minimum and average embossing depth of all the segments.

“In addition to measuring embossing depth CrossCheckTM pre-calibrated sensors are easy to use and perfect for a variety of process gauging applications like width, height, depth, angle, radius/diameter and gap. The software automatically calculates real-time part dimensions, Pass/Fail trigger alerts and analog control loops to ensure production tolerances” says Mike Snow, Product Manager.

The entire organization now benefits from High Resolution Profile at a Low Affordable Price! R&D, Engineering, Production, Quality and Maintenance personnel use CrossCheckTM to validate product dimensional quality. Purchase CrossCheckTM Laser Profile Sensors online. Starter kits are $8950.00 or you can build a system starting at $8490.00. The product is backed by a 30 Day No Risk Evaluation period and one year manufactures warranty.

About Bytewise Company
Bytewise is a premier supplier of non-contact, profile measurement systems since 1989. Located in Columbus, Georgia, Bytewise specializes in measurement solutions for the tire, extrusion, roll forming, forging, casting, and web process industries.

To purchase or get more information on the CrossCheckTM Laser Profile Measurement Sensors contact Michael Snow at Bytewise 1150 Brookstone Centre Parkway, Columbus GA, 31904. Telephone (678) 807-8400, FAX (706) 323-0178. http://www.BytewiseSensors.com

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