Remote Optical Pyrometers - Castool Tooling Systems

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An effective remote optical pyrometer focused on the press exit is essential to approach isothermal extrusion and maximize productivity.

PS3000 Scanning System

AST A4 Scanner

Infrared Thermometer

P110 Display Unit

Plug & Play, simple to install
Fully automatic tracking
Manual option of camera aiming
Allows for continuous reliable temperature measurement
Tracking of individual profile temperatures in multi-cavity die

FEATURES

Selection of scanning modes:
- hottest point
- smooth point
- program point (pendulum mode)
- continuous scanning (pendulum)
Adjustable scanning range up to ± 25º
Adjustable scanning step from 0.1 – 5º
Adjustable scanning time
Minimal working distance 1 meter
Maximal working distance target size dependence
Metal processing application for profile, billet, strip and bar

Simple to use; no calibrations required
High accuracy; 1% in real site conditions
Capable of measuring targets with variable emissivity
Measures through smoke, dust, water vapor, etc.
Rugged design
Full range of accessories
Wide range of built-in functions

PERFORMANCE

Temperature range: 350 – 850ºC
Rugged design
Selection of scanning modes:
- hottest point
- smooth point
- program point (pendulum mode)
continuous scanning (pendulum)
Adjustable scanning range up to ± 10º
Adjustable scanning step from 0.1 – 5º
Adjustable scanning time
Minimal working distance 1 meter
Maximal working distance target size dependence

AC3000 – for aluminum extrusion, hot rolling, continuous casting, forging

Simple to use; no calibrations required
High accuracy; 1% in real site conditions
Capable of measuring targets with variable emissivity
Measures through smoke, dust, water vapor, etc.
Rugged design
Full range of accessories
Wide range of built-in functions

INFRARED THERMOMETER

AC3000 – for aluminum extrusion, hot rolling, continuous casting, forging

Simple to use; no calibrations required
High accuracy; 1% in real site conditions
Capable of measuring targets with variable emissivity
Measures through smoke, dust, water vapor, etc.
Rugged design
Full range of accessories
Wide range of built-in functions

PERFORMANCE

Temperature range: 200 – 600ºC (390 – 1110ºF)
Emissivity range: 0.1 – 1.0
Response time: 0.1 – 10 sec.
Default value: 0.5 sec
Accuracy and repeatability: ± 1%

FEATURES:

Single channel display
Displays temperature and emissivity
Large digits can be seen from a distance
Weight ~ 0.5 Kg

PERFORMANCE:

Response time: 51mSec
Data input: RS422, RS232, RS485
Optional – AS3000 application selector
Operating temperature 0 – 45ºC
Operating humidity 10 – 90% (non-condense)

Purpose

To measure and control temperature to achieve maximum productivity

Function

An effective remote optical pyrometer focused on the press exit is absolutely essential in order to approach isothermal extrusion and maximum productivity.
There is one location where close temperature measurement and control is virtually essential. That is at the exit of the press. Maximum productivity depends on optimum ram speed which can only be achieved with isothermal extrusion. This requires continual and accurate measurement of exit temperature in order to adjust the ram speed accordingly… keeping the exit temperature just below the critical point of surface deterioration.
Another location where temperature measurement and control is necessary for maximum productivity is at the billet furnace exit, or just before billet loading. This benefits the extruder by ensuring that extrusion begins at optimal temperature for maximum press speed. It prevents a billet that is too hot or too cold from entering the press.
Every reasonable effort should be made to insure that the billet enters the press at the correct temperature.

Benefits

The ability to measure and control temperature to achieve maximum productivity
Continual and accurate measurement to keep the exit temperature just below critical point of surface deterioration
Essential in order to approach isothermal extrusion

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