by Kam Olaogun | Sep 30, 2019 | Aluminum, Pyrometer
Editor’s Note: This blog post was originally published in 2013 and has been updated for accuracy and relevance. Aluminum has traditionally been thought of as a difficult-to-measure-material with an infrared pyrometer because it is so reflective and has unique...
by Kam Olaogun | Sep 2, 2019 | Aluminum, Temperature Measurment
Whenever we sell a pyrometer to an aluminum mill we start the conversation by telling the customer that the two of us are having an argument, but that we just don’t realize it yet. We then go on to tell them that the way to resolve this argument is to seek the truth....
by Kam Olaogun | Jun 21, 2017 | Aluminum, Annealing, Pyrometer, Steel, Troubleshooting
Williamson Two-Color (TC), Dual-Wavelength (DW) and Multi-Wavelength (MW) pyrometers include a series of advanced signal conditioning functions collectively known as ESP Filtering. This advanced signal conditioning feature allows these Williamson pyrometers to...
by Kam Olaogun | Apr 27, 2017 | Aluminum, Application Note, Hot Rolling
This is part 4 of the 4-part Aluminum Hot Rolling Mill application note series – we hope you enjoyed the complete series! Previous parts can be found in our blog feed.Application Overview:The temperature at the coiler is an important process parameter. If the...
by Kam Olaogun | Apr 26, 2017 | Aluminum, Application Note, Hot Rolling
This is part 3 of the 4-part Aluminum Hot Rolling Mill application note series – be sure to check out the rest of the series! Application Overview: Tight control of finishing temperature assures the desired mechanical properties and a blemish-free surface. The...
by Kam Olaogun | Apr 25, 2017 | Aluminum, Application Note, Hot Rolling
This is part 2 of the 4-part Aluminum Hot Rolling Mill application note series – be sure to check out the rest of the series! Application Overview: At the reversing mill, rolling speed, roll bite and coolant flow may be optimized only with a precise real-time...
