Thickness Gauge
The TG system provides a generic one-stop solution for the measurement of glass thickness with the following features:
- Horizontal or vertical configurations
- Hot or cold end location
- Continuous scan or fixed position modes
- Glass edge position reporting
- Stress measurement module integration
Principle of Operation
- Confocal sensor with controller
- Wide range of thicknesses
- User configurable sweep/spot reading options
- SQL database support
Measurement & Display Options
- Cross-web thickness profile
- Longitudinal thickness profile
- 2D thickness zone map
- Edge position trends
- Temperature profiles
- Optional stress module
Benefits
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Repeatable & robust measurements
-24/7 operation
-More effective use of manpower
- Feedback to production & maintenance teams
-Optimise product thickness
-Detect thickness variations
-Detect ribbon shifts
- Prevent
-Waste incurred in making glass too thick
-Issues related to ribbon position