SLAB WIDTH MEASUREMENT

ST200 WidthTRACKER

Measurement of slab width is achieved by using Sequence

Technologies ST200 WidthTRACKER laser systems during
the continuous casting or rolling process. These non-contact
measurement systems are resourceful tools in monitoring the
result of complex changes in the steel making process and can
assist in minimizing quality issues by providing an early
warning of out of tolerance slab dimensions. As the slab
shape varies with changes in parameters such as cast speed,
cooling and steel temperature, the ST200 is an effective
solution for immediate feedback to operations and quality
personnel.

Measurement Principle
The ST200 uses two triangulation sensors that measure width by projecting a
beam of laser light that creates a spot target on the slab narrow face.
Reflected light from the surface is viewed from an angle by a CMOS detector
array inside the ST203 sensor. The width is calculated from the image pixel
data using the systems proprietary software.

The ST200 WidthTRACKER is a non-contact laser

system designed to accurately measure slab width
in order to optimize control of slab dimensions. The
system uses two ST203 high speed triangulation
lasers and proprietary software to preciously measure steel
slabs in harsh mill conditions. The sensors are typically
positioned before the torches or shear to enable continuous
width measurement.
The PC user interface continuously measures and graphically
displays the slab edge distance from the centerline of the
machine and the overall width. Customers may interface with
the ST200 system through typical third party client software
such as RSLinx or Kepware for long term quality assurance
reviews as well as data to position torches for cutting and
control automatic mold width adjustments.

KEY FEATURES

Width accuracy of 0.02 (0.50mm)

Width measurement span: 100 [2540mm]
Repeatable over large slab temperature variations

Tolerance limits for width slab tracking

Trending and data logging for quality assurance
Integration with Level 2 systems
Rugged protective enclosures with cooling

BENEFITS

Optimize production and machine yield

Recognize out of shape and dimension conditions
Optimize width control with feedback to adjustable mold
Reduce edge defects
Measurement Software Overview
Slab width (total and distance from machine centerline)
Adjustable scale filtering
System communication status & laser performance
Calibration software

www.SequenceTechnologies.com

Slab Width Measurement

Email: john@SequenceTechnologies.com