At LIMAB UK, we understand the vital role that in-process diameter and ovality measurement plays in manufacturing companies particularly if they are producing products such as wire, cable, medical tubes and various extruded products. The ability to accurately measure the diameter and shape of fast-moving products during the manufacturing process opens the possibility for manufacturers to automate process control which leads to big productivity and product quality gains.
The consequences of infrequent or poor diameter sample measurement can be costly for your business and could result in long production runs of out-of-specification products that will need to be scrapped. Furthermore, raw material usage can be reduced, saving costs by producing the product at the lower control diameter limit.
We have the expertise to assist you in choosing and implementing the right BETA LaserMike laser micrometer to suit your particular requirements. Should this be a single-axis, dual-axis or quad-axis laser micrometer model. Our laser diameter measurement systems will provide the next level of process control, helping you to improve plant efficiency and allowing you to take swift corrective actions leading to a better-quality end product and reassuring your customers.
BETA LaserMike’s founders introduces the world’s first ever laser scanning micrometer in 1972 and named it the LaserMike with this unique history and over 50 years of development you can be assured that you will getting the very best laser micrometer technology backed by decades of application knowledge.
AccuScan Pro In-process Measurement Laser Micrometers
AccuScan single-axis, dual-axis and quad-axis gauges are designed for use in cable and wire and extrusion and hose or any many other types of industries where it is important to precisely measure diameter, ovality and detect flaws of round products as they are being manufactured. When used together with DataPro process controller will provide real-time process monitoring statistical reporting and automated process control.
BenchMike Pro & Z-Mike Pro Offline or Benchtop Laser Micrometers
The industry leading benchtop micrometers for absolute precision in non-contact measurement of round and cylindrical shaped components. These gauges are designed for at-line or inspection room use for sample inspection. The BenchMike Pro provides exceptional accuracy and speed of measurement yet is easy to use. A comprehensive range of fixturing and tooling is available including motorised chuck to ensure accurate part presentation and repeatable measurement. Dedicated fixturing to measure the ID, OD and wall thickness of medical and plastic tubes is also an option. For ultimate accuracy, the Z-mike Pro model offers unmatched measurement performance when measuring precision machined components such as fuel injectors, cutting tools medical devices, shafts and other cylindrical shaped components. In addition to diameter, the BenchMike Pro will also measure ovality, taper, TIR, runout and effective diameter on cutting tools.
By working with industry-leading suppliers, we can offer premium quality products providing you with the most cost-effective laser micrometer solutions. With many years of experience and a proven track record of working with companies similar to yours, we can help you identify the most suitable product for your particular needs. Once the equipment is on-site, we can also provide commissioning and training, as well as ongoing support packages.
The BenchMike Pro gauge is the industry’s leading off-line tube ID/OD/Wall measurement system and general-purpose benchtop laser micrometer.
The AccuScan Pro Series is the latest single-axis laser micrometer from the BETA LaserMike product range, delivering accurate online diameter measurements.
The AccuScan 5000 Series two-axis laser micrometer set the standard in diameter and ovality measurement, producing high-speed measurements at 2400 scans per second per axis.
The AccuScan 6000 Series quad-axis laser micrometer provides up to 100% ovality accuracy and the highest flaw detection accuracy for diameter, ovality and flaw detection measurement.
The LN3000 Lump and Neckdown Detector Series gauges deliver high-precision, three-axis flaw detection for continuous quality monitoring in cable and extrusion lines.
The Z-Mike® Pro Laser Micrometer is the ultimate in precision non-contact diameter measurement, offering accurate benchtop laser micrometer capabilities.
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In-process laser micrometers
Benchtop laser micrometer
A laser micrometer is a highly specialised instrument for non-contact diameter measurement used in a wide range of industries. Laser micrometers are known for their precision in determining the diameter and ovality of cylindrical parts. As laser micrometers use a non-contact measurement technique, they are suitable for measuring soft or moving parts and in-process measurements.
Typical in-process applications are the measurement of filaments, wires, cables, and extruded plastic tubes during manufacturing. There are also benchtop laser micrometers specifically designed for diameter measurement and ovality inspection of various precision components such as medical devices, precision machined shafts or spindles, rubber rollers and cutting tools.
A laser micrometer consists of a transmitter and a receiver. Inside the transmitter, a laser source is directed at a rotating mirror; an optical lens system collects the scanning light generated by the mirror and collimates the scan. This creates a parallel plane of laser light projected from the transmitter to the receiver.
When a round object is placed in the measurement region, a shadow is created that is the same size as the object. In the receiver, another lens collects the light and focuses it on a photodetector. This detector measures the time the laser light takes to sweep across the object being measured. Because the scanning time is directly proportional to the diameter of the component, the device can measure the diameter of an object with extremely high accuracy.
Laser micrometers can measure the diameter of objects with extreme accuracy — at a resolution of 0.1 or even 0.01µm. The exact accuracy will depend on the laser micrometer model and the size of the object being measured. Generally speaking, accuracies of ±0.5 to 2µm are possible.
Laser micrometers measure the diameter of objects using a non-contact technique and are therefore suitable for measuring soft material that would be deformed using traditional contact measurement methods. This makes them ideal for measuring rubber rollers for printing machines or soft medical tubes, for example. Their rapid measurement rate also makes laser micrometers the recommended tools for in-process measurement on all types of production lines, such as wire drawing, cable manufacturing or extrusion lines.
The terms are interchangeable. Many people refer to laser micrometers as optical micrometers, as the underlying principle is optical. This also differentiates laser micrometers from other contact or non-optical methods of measuring diameter.
“Not only did Kevin get us up and running quickly, but his work was also thorough and traceable to the correct ASTM standard to which we test our products.”
“We got in touch with LIMAB UK because we needed a product that would enable us to reliably and accurately test the seal integrity of the pouches coming off our new packing line. I was already aware of the bubble emission testing method as I had witnessed it at other manufacturing plants. So, knowing that this was the solution that I required, I contacted three potential suppliers. Immediately I was impressed with LIMAB’s commitment to our enquiry. They were more than willing to provide us with a demonstration, which proved to be very useful and throughout the process, they displayed excellent customer service and were extremely professional and knowledgeable. I am really pleased with the quality and usability of the LeakVIEW. It has enabled us to understand how our pouches perform in a range of conditions and we are now confident that the pouches we are supplying to our customers are of a very high standard. I would have no hesitation in recommending LIMAB and the Dynascan brand.”
“We have been very impressed with LIMAB throughout the process. We found the team to be very professional and knowledgeable and we had complete confidence in them. They took the time to come out to us to understand our processes and requirements and to provide us with a demonstration of the LeakVIEW, which proved to be invaluable. The delivery time was prompt and they even came to install the product, provide us with training and make sure that we were 100% comfortable using both the LeakVIEW and the Tersano Lotus Pro. Using the two products together means that not only are we confident that our grated cheese will remain fresh, but the testing process is 100% hygienic. We are pleased with both of the products and we cannot fault LIMAB’s customer service and support.”
“We contacted LIMAB UK as part of bringing packaging integrity testing in-house so as to have a better understanding of packaging materials and also to comply with new MDR guidelines. We spoke to the product specialist at LIMAB UK and he was able to develop a bespoke system specific to our requirements. The main advantage that we have found is how quickly we get the results. In the past it took a while to get the result back from the testing company, now we can get a result in a matter of minutes. This means we can identify quality issues almost immediately, meaning less wasted time and resources.
“Prior to contacting LIMAB UK, we were manually testing the seal integrity of our blister packs, which we felt could be improved upon. After a conversation with Kevin Goodison, the product specialist at LIMAB UK, we decided to implement a Dynascan MediBLUE. We have found the addition of the Dynascan MediBLUE to our manufacturing process absolutely invaluable. The Dynascan MediBLUE is very easy to use, simple to operate and we have found that it saves us a great deal of time and resources. There is less risk of user error and subjectivity and on the whole we are pleased with the Dynascan MediBLUE. Throughout the purchase process, we found Kevin to be extremely knowledgeable, very helpful and we would not hesitate to recommend LIMAB UK.”
“We were looking to replace our existing seal integrity testing method and after putting together a User Requirement Specification (URS), I searched online for ‘seal integrity testing’ and LIMAB UK came up.
I gave them a call and I was put in touch with the product specialist, Kevin Goodison. We had a meeting to discuss the URS and we decided that a custom-made, bespoke version of the Dynascan MediBLUE Pre-Set would meet our requirements and I placed an order. Throughout the process I was very impressed with Kevin’s evident product knowledge and expertise.
He was able to develop a custom-made solution for a complex requirement and was also able to provide the relevant training. I found LIMAB UK to be very professional and I will most definitely be using them again in the future.”
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