Cutting materials with high precision is an essential operation in various production sectors, from industry to handicrafts. Precisely for this reason it is important to have state-of-the-art measuring instruments, which can guarantee reliable and repeatable results over time. In this context, sensors represent a fundamental technology, in particular LASER distance meters.
LASER sensors are non-contact measuring instruments that use a monochromatic and highly coherent light beam to carry out precise and rapid measurements at a distance. Thanks to their high precision, LASER sensors are used in numerous industrial sectors, such as automotive, aerospace, electronic, but also in the metal, wood and plastic production sector.
Among the most used LASER sensors are distance meters, which allow you to measure the distance between two points with extreme precision and without contact. These tools are especially important in the material cutting industry, where constant measurements must be taken throughout the machining operation.
LASER distance meters are equipped with technologies capable of compensating for any errors, ensuring great reliability in the measurements. In particular, these instruments use advanced algorithms that take into account factors such as temperature and ambient light, in order to provide correct and repeatable measurements over time.
In addition to the accuracy of the measurements, LASER distance meters also stand out for their ease of use and flexibility of use. Thanks to their ability to measure remotely, these instruments allow measurements to be taken even in hard-to-reach points or in hostile environments, increasing safety and work efficiency.
In summary, the use of advanced measuring instruments, such as LASER distance meters, represents a fundamental opportunity to ensure the precision and repeatability of material cutting operations. Thanks to the use of cutting-edge technologies, reliable and constant measurements can be made, increasing the safety and efficiency of the work performed.
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Application
- Measurement of length of bars, beams, pipes directly on the production line.
- Real-time control of the position of the bar head for programming any flying cutting or ejection for waste.
- Measure and calculation of weight and volume of the product considering the specific weight of the material produced
- Synchronization of processes cutting in the case of multiple bars or coupled materials.
- Remote monitoring of production with possible programming of production batches in real time.
- Maintaining synchronization of production flows on multiple cutting processes.
Products used in this application
LDM42 series LASER distance meters
- Distance measurements up to 30 meters on natural surfaces or 100 meters with reflector
- Power supply 12-24 Vdc
- Communication interfaces RS232 – RS422 – Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet and Ethernet/IP
- Visible LASER emitter (red) with safety class 2
- Accuracy up to +/- 1 mm
- Resolution up to 0.1 mm
- Wide range of accessories for high temperature environments or for environments with high contaminants
BL series triangulation LASER sensors
- LASER triangulation LASER sensors for distance measurements up to 3000 mm
- Power supply 24 Vdc
- RS232 - RS422 interfaces
- Wide range of accessories and configurations
- Suitable for non-contact measurements of moving objects
Benefits found
- Measuring range up to 30 meters with a millimeter precision, or sub-millimeter with reduced field sensors.
- Robust design, with IP65 degree of protection, also for outdoor installation.
- Le small size and low weight make it easy to install and maintain in any environment, without the need for special tools or equipment.
- Advanced optical filtering prevents false readings caused by ambient light interference, allowing for more reliable measurements over greater distances and with higher accuracy than traditional sensors.
- Easy integration into existing systems thanks to awide choice of analog and digital interfaces, which allow the LASER module to be quickly connected to any controller or device without further hardware modifications or programming efforts on the part of the user.
- Il low energy consumption allows the sensor to work not only powered by the mains but also by battery or limited power sources.
- THEhigh immunity to electrical noise makes it suitable for use in industrial environments where high electromagnetic fields are present.
- La self-diagnosis function built-in triggers an alarm when errors occur during operation, ensuring greater safety.
- Flexible application options: can be used for tasks of continuous monitoring or combined with motion components for dynamic measurement applications.
- The functionality of remote monitoring via Ethernet interface allows users to control their distance meters from anywhere in the world via an Internet connection, providing greater flexibility and convenience in collecting data from multiple locations simultaneously.
- Il short reaction time ensures fast response even when detecting fast-moving objects, improving overall system performance.
- Highly configurable software with extensive customization options.
- Temperature compensation capability for increased reliability in various environmental conditions.
Contacts and advice
For more information or for an application consultancy you can contact:
INNOVACHECK – Instrument division of RODER SRL
Via Aldo Moro 15/A – Oglianico (TO) – Italy
Telephone : +39-0124-34301
General email: info@roder.it
Tools division email: info@innovacheck.com
Systems and integration division website: http://www.roder.it
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