Temperature Applications
 

- Billet Measurement

- Die Measurement

- Product Measurements

In a forging operation, aluminum billets are preheated prior to insertion into the forging press. Billet and die temperatures are two of the most critical process parameters associated with the forging process. A cold billet or die prevents the forged part from flowing properly, resulting in a cracked or malformed product and excessive die wear. A hot billet or die causes surface melting during the forming process, and may cause the aluminum to to stick to the die. Properly heated billets and dies form a consistent quality product without excessive die wear, and without excessive die lubrication.

 
The multi-wavelength PRO 120-20 is used to measure the billets as they come out of the pre-heater, and the products as they come out of the press. This sensor automatically compensates for the diverse surface characteristics of the aluminum billets and product which can vary from dull and oxidized to shiny and oxide-free, and everything in between.

Die temperatures may be measured using a fiber optic dual- or multi-wavelength sensor. By using the advanced ESP filters, these sensors are able to accurately measure the die temperature without interference from smoke, flames, and other sources associated with this demanding applicationsIn a forging operation, aluminum billets are preheated prior to insertion into the forging press. Billet and die temperatures are two of the most critical process parameters associated with the forging process. A cold billet or die prevents the forged part from flowing properly, resulting in a cracked or malformed product and excessive die wear. A hot billet or die causes surface melting during the forming process, and may cause the aluminum to to stick to the die. Properly heated billets and dies form a consistent quality product without excessive die wear, and without excessive die lubrication.

The multi-wavelength PRO 120-20 is used to measure the billets as they come out of the pre-heater, and the products as they come out of the press. This sensor automatically compensates for the diverse surface characteristics of the aluminum billets and product which can vary from dull and oxidized to shiny and oxide-free, and everything in between.

Die temperatures may be measured using a fiber optic dual- or multi-wavelength sensor. By using the advanced ESP filters, these sensors are able to accurately measure the die temperature without interference from smoke, flames, and other sources associated with this demanding applications.

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ALUMINUM PROCESSING
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