Diameter measuring tools and defect detection

IN-LINE

C ERSA has developed a line of instruments that uses various technologies to cover a wide range of applications and meet the demands of production plants for speed, accuracy, detection and the characterization of fine defects, as well as provide for records, display, analysis, etc.

Our in-line instruments allow you to monitor the fluctuation in the diameter of a wire or cable (drawing, extrusion ) as well as defect detection (flaw, lump and neck) especially for high speed lines.

Our wire measuring tools for your line of business

LDS was initiated in 1986  for in-line measurement of vibrationg fine wires. First, with one axis, then with two axes to obtain ovality values. Many drawing machine manufacturers and also drawing die manufacturers have integrated our LDS instrument in-line to measure fine wire products. On-board iffraction technology provides high-accuracy measurement (less than 1 µm) for each single value obtained, with no averaging required.

LPS was launched several years later to better meet extrusion concerns. With 3 measurement axes and shadow technology, it provides comprehensive data to monitor the dimensions of larger wires, tubes, pipes and cables. With its high-speed measurement capability, this measuring device characterizes defects and monitors fluctuations in diameter using only one gauge.

These easy-to-use, robust and high-performing gauges, will allow you to control and improve your manufacturing process.

Advantages of our instruments in measuring wire diameter

This optical measurement without contact is also wire vibration independent. The fact that there are no moving parts inside these gauges insures high reliability compared to mainstream, rotating-mirror technology widely used by the competition.

Our 30 years of experience guarantee you will benefit from the best measurement instruments on the market : accuracy, high-speed, repeatability, vibration independent gauges; these characteristics are the keys to our market leadersphip, and make CERSA-MCI stand out from the cometition.

Range Ø from 5 to 2000µm (0,2 to 80mils) - Laser Diffraction Sensors

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LDS-1-S : 1 axis measurement

The LDS is designed to measure diameters of fine wires, with high accuracy.
It's measurement principle is based on laser diffraction. Position and vibration independency. All static components, no moving parts. No averaging required. It can be used fo on-line measurement for continuous diameter monitoring. One axis version.
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LDS-2-S : 2 axis measurement

The LDS is designed to measure diameters of fine wires, with high accuracy.
It's measurement principle is based on laser diffraction. Position and vibration independency. All static components, no moving parts. No averaging required. It can be used fo on-line measurement for continuous diameter monitoring. Dual axis version.
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Range Ø from 0.3 to 5mm (12 to 200mils) - Laser Projection Sensors

 
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LPS-3-H: 3 axis measurement

The LPS-H is designed for high-speed diameter measurement for tubes, cables, wires. Its measurement principle is based on the laser projection (shadow), position and vibration independent. No averaging required.
All-in-one device : diameter, ovality measurement + lump&neckdown detection. 3 axes and 20 000 measurements per second / per axis !
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Competitive advantages

.All-in-one !
    .Ø, ovality, lump&neck
      .Absolute Ø measurement
        .No average

    CIM PROD : PC software

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    CIM PROD

    Our advanced CIM PROD PC software is a complete production quality management tool for technicians. It comes with our instruments to perform their parameter settings, to clearly display production measurements and the detected defects, and to generate real-time parameters and record all the measurements and events in a data base.
    The PROD version has been developed for IN-LINE wire & cable measurements. Adjustment of tolerances, and a triggering threshold are specific features for the production environment.
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    Applications

    • Drawing or Extrusion process
    • Steel wire used for tires
    • Insulated, taped, stranded wires
    • Optical fiber cables
     
     
    extrusion

    Wire and Cable extrusion

    Extrusion is a process used to create objects with a fixed cross-sectional profile. A material is pushed through a die with the desired cross-section. The extrusion process can be done with the material hot or cold...
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    lps

    How to measure wire and cable diameter ?

    What interests us here is the use of a measuring instrument installed on a production line for continuous measurement. Manufacturers wish to obtain live information on the geometry and possible defects...
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