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Aluminum | Precision for Non-Ferrous

Precision Thickness & Width Measurement for Aluminum Processing

Optimized non-contact measurement for cold rolling mills, casting lines, and finishing lines. Specialized sensors for reflective aluminum surfaces from foil to plate.

Solutions for Aluminum

±1 µm thickness accuracy | 0.1 mm width accuracy | 3000 Hz sampling

Cold Rolling Casting Lines Finishing Lines

Full-Range Aluminum Solutions: Casting, Rolling, Extrusion, Surface Treatment, and Quality Control for Primary Producers & Downstream Processors

Engineered for the unique challenges of aluminum processing: Our solutions find their natural application in the dimensional inspection to verify linear dimensions, thickness, wall thicknesses, and geometric tolerances such as flatness and concentricity. Industry standards which must be met for product quality and performance.

Thickness Control

  • Thickness Range:0.006 mm (foil) - 150 mm (plate)
  • Accuracy (foil/sheet):±1 µm or ±0.2% of reading
  • Accuracy (plate):±0.05 mm or ±0.5% of reading
  • Technology:Laser / X-rays
  • Sampling Rate:Up to 3000 Hz

Width Control

  • Width Range:100 mm - 2500 mm
  • Accuracy:±0.1 mm (cold) / ±0.5 mm (hot/cast)
  • Edge Detection:Dual laser line scan + vision
  • Compensation:Temperature and alloy specific
  • Output:Actual width, deviation, edge position

Blue Laser Technology

Optimized for reflective aluminum surfaces - eliminates specular reflections

High Speed Foil

Measure aluminum foil down to 6 microns at 2000 m/min line speed

Profile Mapping

Full width profile with edge drop measurement

Why Aluminum Requires Specialized Measurement

Overcoming the challenges of reflective, soft, and thermally sensitive materials

Reflective Surfaces

Blue laser technology eliminates measurement errors from mirror-like finishes and specular reflections

Thermal Expansion

Real-time temperature compensation for accurate width measurement during cooling

Edge Drop Control

Specialized algorithms for aluminum's characteristic edge thinning in rolling

Surface Sensitivity

Non-contact measurement prevents surface marking on soft aluminum alloys

Aluminum Processing Lines

Precision Metrology, Process Control, and Real-Time Monitoring Solutions for Every Critical Stage of the Aluminum Production Lifecycle: Electrolytic Smelting, Casthouses, Rolling, Extrusion, and Final Surface Inspection

Cold Rolling Mills

Single-stand reversing and tandem mills for sheet and foil. High-speed thickness and width control

Casting Lines

Direct chill (DC) casting and continuous casting. Slab and billet dimension measurement

Finishing Lines

Slitting, shearing, and cut-to-length lines with precision width and length measurement

Annealing Lines

Post-annealing gauge verification and shape monitoring

Coating Lines

Pre-coating and post-coating thickness measurement for painted aluminum

Foil Rolling

Ultra-thin foil measurement from 6 microns with high-speed pass line control

Aluminum Processing Performance

Proven results from aluminum mills worldwide

±1µm
Foil Thickness Accuracy
±0.1mm
Width Accuracy
99%
First-Pass Yield
30%
Reduced Scrap
2000m/min
Max Line Speed
50+
Alloy Profiles

Ready to Optimize Your Aluminum Processing?

Our aluminum industry specialists will analyze your specific alloys, line speeds, and accuracy requirements to recommend the optimal measurement solution.