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Real-Time Quality
Monitoring At The Coil
The Sign-LinkŪ Coil Signature Monitor charts the heat
pattern of parts as they are processed. The profile generated is
compared to the profile of a "master" part stored in memory to provide
real-time verification of part quality. Should a problem occur while
heating a part, the Sign-Link Monitor alerts the operator so
adjustments can be made before a bad part is produced.
A Sign-Link system allows you to monitor power, amperage, voltage,
quench temperature, quench flow, and part rotations. Built-in
capabilities which enhance the flexibility of the system include a
linking feature that allows multiple profiles, such as hardening and
tempering, to be evaluated during a single cycle; signature repeat
which allows evaluation of the same signature repeatedly in continuous
applications, like tube welding and annealing; and dead banding to
allow non-critical segments of a heat cycle to be ignored. In static
heating applications, the monitor can be programmed to automatically
shut down a power supply after the desired energy has been achieved.
Sign-Link Monitors are compatible with solid state
power supplies, radio frequency power supplies, and motor generators.
Equipment can be interfaced with an optional printer or computer, and
includes software to allow data to be downloaded to Lotus or Excel
spreadsheets.
Two versions of the Sign-LinkŪ Coil Signature Monitor are offered. The
basic unit features an 80 character alphanumeric display. The
Sign-LinkŪ Deluxe offers advanced features like touch 15" color touch
screen,40 gigabyte hard drive for storage, 1.7 Mhz Intel Processor,
networking capabilities, real-time graphics, and statistical process
control (SPC) capability. |
