3D Dimensional Control for pipe manufacturing
Inline 3D shaper measurement and control for diameter, ovality, straightness, length and external defect detection in seamless and welded pipe production — plus profiles and hollow profiles of various geometries.
Demo: live ovality and aspect ratio values (illustrative)
3D Shaper — three-dimensional measuring solutions (CMMs)
Complete dimensional analysis for pipes, profiles and hollow profiles from 10 mm to 500+ mm diameter.
Our control solutions evaluate flat products for welded profiles and tubes, or extruded and seamless products. We measure in-line, contact-free and without stopping production: thickness, total and individual strip width, weld quality, shape, length, flatness, surface defects, ovality and straightness. 3D CMMs verify linear dimensions, wall thickness, straightness, shape deviation, ovality and geometric tolerances — meeting industry standards for quality and performance.
Resources & models
Pipe production line — inspection points
Forming
- Strip thickness
- Strip width
- Coolant fluid concentration
Cooling & cutting
Inspection
360° full coverage
Multiple laser profilers capture complete pipe circumference in real time.
Real-time shape reconstruction
3D point-cloud generation and analysis at line speed.
Defect classification
AI-powered classification of dents, scratches and weld defects.
Traceability
Full pipe history with heat number and serial tracking.
How the 3D Shaper works
Multi-sensor laser profiling for complete pipe characterisation
Multi-laser scanning
3–6 laser profilers arranged around the pipe circumference capture full 3D geometry.
Real-time analysis
Advanced algorithms compute diameter, ovality, straightness and length on the fly.
Defect detection
Deep learning identifies external defects: dents, scratches, roll marks and weld seam anomalies.
Closed-loop control
Direct feedback to the sizing stand, straightener or cut-off saw for automatic correction.
Technology in action
3DShaper system
High-precision laser shaper for pipes and long products
Pipe manufacturing lines
Complete solutions for all pipe production processes
Seamless pipe mills
Rotary piercing, mandrel mill, sizing stand and stretch reducing line control.
ERW / HFI welded lines
Pre-weld strip alignment, weld seam monitoring and post-weld sizing.
LSAW / SSAW lines
Plate edge preparation, forming station and finishing line inspection.
Pipe finishing lines
Cut-to-length, end facing, bevelling and hydrostatic test stations.
External defect detection
AI-powered surface-defect classification for pipe quality assurance
Pipe quality metrics
Proven results from global pipe-mill installations
Dimensional analysis for pipes and profiles
Measure complex geometries, detect surface defects and perform dimensional checks with sub-millimetre accuracy.
Real-time 3D profile visualisation for pipes and profiles
Plastic pipes
Multi-sensor configuration: a ring of profilers scans the pipe as it moves along the production line. This data is processed by our software, which calculates size parameters such as length, width and edge straightness.
Real-time 3D profile visualisation for plastic pipes
3DS-Shaper
Inline dimensions, shape, ovality and more — with closed-loop regulation.
Inline inspection & closed-loop regulation
Inspectable sections
Available solutions for several accuracy, dimension and section-shape requirements
Ready to upgrade your pipe dimensional control?
Our pipe-mill specialists will analyse your production line and recommend the optimal 3D Shaper configuration for your pipe sizes, line speeds and quality standards.
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