The Z611 Automative EOE Progression Gauges sets the standard for inspecting all standard and enhanced inspection features across all conversion types.
The non-contact technology gives the operator the reassurance that no influence or bias has occurred during measurement, giving you full confidence in your production process.
Technical Specification
Features (Standard Features)
Features (Enhanced Features)
Standard Measurement Features include:
Enhanced Measurement Features include:
The Z411 Shell Inspection System from Torus Measurement Systems defines the standard for dimensional inspection of food can shells.
Each food shell to be inspected is automatically collected from a ‘stack’ and loaded into the gauging module with an integrated pick and place system. The measurement cycle is then initiated via the PC running the TMS GaugeXplorer Measurement and Machine Control software.
Measurement Features
Additional Features (upon request)
Line Scan Laser Features (optional upgrade)
Technical Specification
Automatic Grain Alignment
The grain alignment option allows operators to gain information of where exact measurement points are taken, allowing for precise tooling adjustment to be made where required.
Line Scan Laser Features (Optional upgrade)
Panel Profile, including:
Through our three key divisions we deliver a range of measurement and inspection systems, metrology services and machine enclosure solutions, as well as our online store for aluminium profile components and workspace solutions.
The Torus Z702 Automatic Finished Can Aerosol Can Inspection System has been developed to inspect all the critical dimensions of an aerosol can.
Using state-of-the-art optical measurement technology, critical dimensions on the body or thread and cap areas can be obtained quickly without operator intervention.
Unlike other vision based technologies, a collimated light source combined with a high-resolution camera and lens generate a high-resolution image of the bottle centreline, from which precise form data is collected using Torus’ GaugeXplorer software.
Measurement Features
Technical Specification
Our modular gauge setups are unique and allow you to customise your gauge as and when you require, giving you the flexibility to ensure you have a total quality solution.
Through our three key divisions we deliver a range of measurement and inspection systems, metrology services and machine enclosure solutions, as well as our online store for aluminium profile components and workspace solutions.
The Z313 Series Enamel Rater can be specified for conveyor loaded (automatic) or fully line fed (in-line) operation
The Z313 Enamel Rater measures the lacquer integrity of metal cans, with a typical throughput speed of 3 cans per minute.
The system can be specified with Torus’ optional LSM/ISG Recognition Camera Module, ensuring SPC data output is “tagged” with the relevant traceability for effective remedial actions.
Measurement Features
Standard
Measurement Features
Hi-Res (typically for plants running steel cans)
Technical Specification
Our modular gauge setups are unique and allow you to customise your gauge as and when you require, giving you the flexibility to ensure you have a total quality solution.
Through our three key divisions we deliver a range of measurement and inspection systems, metrology services and machine enclosure solutions, as well as our online store for aluminium profile components and workspace solutions.
The Z340 Automatic Coating Analyser has been developed to give detailed distribution analysis of the internal lacquer on an aerosol can.
The system utilises state-of-the-art non-contact spectroscopy techniques and is suitable for both aluminium and steel aerosol can inspection.
Measurement Features
Technical Specification
Gauge Features
Our modular gauge setups are unique and allow you to customise your gauge as and when you require, giving you the flexibility to ensure you have a total quality solution.
Z340 Semi-Automatic Can Coating Analyser
Z341 Manual Bench Top Coating Analyser
Z312 Vision Module
Z313 Automatic Enamel Rating (Metal Exposure) Gauge
Through our three key divisions we deliver a range of measurement and inspection systems, metrology services and machine enclosure solutions, as well as our online store for aluminium profile components and workspace solutions.
Torus’ TQ-Lab offers customers multiple quality control tests, selectable by customers based on requirements, in one single station. The multi-module concept improves accuracy and repeatability, reduces time and labour costs and saves on floor space in production environments.
The proven contact measurement technology ensures accurate, reliable and traceable measurement 24/7.
Technical Specification
Measurement Features
Choose from between 2 and 4 measurement modules to customise your TQ Lab:
Our modular gauge setups are unique and allow you to customise your gauge as and when you require, giving you the flexibility to ensure you have a total quality solution.
Choose from a range of conveyor options, and finally choose your modules (a minimum of a 2 station configuration through to a maximum of 4).
Through our three key divisions we deliver a range of measurement and inspection systems, metrology services and machine enclosure solutions, as well as our online store for aluminium profile components and workspace solutions.
Our Z604 Automatic Food Shell and end Enamel Rater offers unprecedented functionality and capability for today’s global shell/end-making industry.
By monitoring critical manufacturing parameters over time and relating the press performance to the change in the ends opening signature, the manufacturing process capability can be observed. This trend monitoring is extremely beneficial to the process engineer, in predicting potential out-of-spec score residual and other critical features. By sampling ends from the production line, the Opening Force Gauge can monitor tooling wear in real-time and provide significant savings in both labour and scrap.
Measurement Features
Technical Specification
Once the part program is selected, the operator will be prompted to load the hopper system as instructed, a maximum of up to 100 shells / ends per hopper (maximum of 4 hoppers per gauge)
The samples can be collected from the production lines and batch loaded at any given time without cancelling the current batch inspection sequence, resulting in increased sample testing frequency.
The gauge will then automatically start the test cycle using the industry standard 4 second procedure.
Through our three key divisions we deliver a range of measurement and inspection systems, metrology services and machine enclosure solutions, as well as our online store for aluminium profile components and workspace solutions.
The Z403 Automatic Compound Weight and Placement Gauge has been designed to reduce the significant labour time associated with manual compound weight and placement checks, whilst also reducing the risk of human error in this manually labour intensive process.
By adopting a similar strategy to the existing manual process, Torus have incorporated state of the art printing technology to label each shell with specific information related to the module, liner, sample, date and time.
Measurement Features
Technical Specification
1. Compound Weight
After the shells have been passed through the “lining” process, the operator will bake the ends in the usual manner and return them to the gauge. Each shell will be automatically identified and weighed again. The barcode verification feature ensures the risk of “mixing” or manual data entry errors are completely removed from the process, and the compound weight will be automatically calculated and displayed for the operator for each shell.
2. Compound Placement
After compound weight compound placement can also be checked. This is done by up to 5 optional “uncurling” presses within the gauge, for plants producing different shell diameters and types.
3. Uncurling
Once “uncurled” the shells are inspected by up to 5 high resolution cameras as they are rotated through 360 degrees.
Detailed information on the cut edge distance and HOS (high on shoulder) is provided around the complete shell circumference.
Through our three key divisions we deliver a range of measurement and inspection systems, metrology services and machine enclosure solutions, as well as our online store for aluminium profile components and workspace solutions.
The Z606 Automatic Food End Score Gauge has been developed to provide the highest accuracy, repeatability, and usability for the measurement of Score Residual on Food can ends.
The Gauge uses two proprietary 3D Scanning White Light Interferometry Sensors developed by Torus’ Research & Development team. Each sensor performs a high-resolution area scan of the upper and lower surface of the Score area to build up a full 3D map for analysis and measurement. The sensors combine sub-micron vertical scanning with sub-micron X, Y area scans for unprecedented resolution, resolving up to 2.3 million surface data points for each Score Residual Thickness measurement.
Measurement Features
Technical Specification
1. Ease of Setup
Simply setup measurement positions using a drag and drop interface on an image of the End to be measured.
2. Pioneering Technology
3D Scanning White Light Interferometry Sensors developed by Torus, provide sub-micron resolution and unparalleled detail.
Bespoke algorithms analyse up to 2.3million data points per scan to provide accurate Score Residual Thickness Measurements.
3. Results and Feedback
(a) Mimic Screens provide instant feedback for Pass and Fail.
(b) Graphical Section plots show the Score profile for lifetime monitoring.
(c) 3D data available for output to preform detailed analysis and evaluation.
Through our three key divisions we deliver a range of measurement and inspection systems, metrology services and machine enclosure solutions, as well as our online store for aluminium profile components and workspace solutions.
The Z606 Automatic Beverage End Score Gauge has been developed to provide the highest accuracy, repeatability, and usability for the measurement of Score Residual on Beverage can ends.
The Gauge uses two proprietary 3D Scanning White Light Interferometry Sensors developed by Torus’ Research & Development team. Each sensor performs a high-resolution area scan of the upper and lower surface of the Score area to build up a full 3D map for analysis and measurement. The sensors combine sub-micron vertical scanning with sub-micron X, Y area scans for unprecedented resolution, resolving up to 2.3 million surface data points for each Score Residual Thickness measurement.
Measurement Features
Technical Specification
1. Ease of Setup
Simply setup measurement positions using a drag and drop interface on an image of the End to be measured.
2. Pioneering Technology
3D Scanning White Light Interferometry Sensors developed by Torus, provide sub-micron resolution and unparalleled detail.
Bespoke algorithms analyse up to 2.3million data points per scan to provide accurate Score Residual Thickness Measurements.
3. Results and Feedback
(a) Mimic Screens provide instant feedback for Pass and Fail.
(b) Graphical Section plots show the Score profile for lifetime monitoring.
(c) 3D data available for output to preform detailed analysis and evaluation.
Through our three key divisions we deliver a range of measurement and inspection systems, metrology services and machine enclosure solutions, as well as our online store for aluminium profile components and workspace solutions.
The Z301 Trimmed Can Front End Gauge features fixed top and mid wall probe positions for multi positional radial measurement, with a dedicated caliper to ensure the correct top and mid wall thickness measurement positions every time
The proven contact measurement technology ensures accurate, reliable and traceable measurement 24/7.
Torus Beverage Can Gauging
Measurement Features
Technical Specification
Our modular gauge setups are unique and allow you to customise your gauge as and when you require, giving you the flexibility to ensure you have a total quality solution.
Through our three key divisions we deliver a range of measurement and inspection systems, metrology services and machine enclosure solutions, as well as our online store for aluminium profile components and workspace solutions.
Introducing Torus’ Z704 RemoteXplorer, offering remote visual global support from our head office
Remote support has been available for many years via Torus’ global helpdesk team, but only now can ‘eyes on’ support be offered via a new extension of Torus’ traditional GaugeXplorer software. RemoteXplorer, with the permission of customers, the gauges can now be monitored visually using RemoteXplorer’s newly developed pan and tilt camera system and software package.
Our Divisions
Through our three key divisions we deliver a range of measurement and inspection systems, metrology services and machine enclosure solutions, as well as our online store for aluminium profile components and workspace solutions.
How can we help you?
Using Industry standard database platforms, SPCXplorer is suitable for single station application, through to full factory database-centric network installations.Statistical Process Control (SPC) software is essential for manufacturing wide quality monitoring.
Upgrade Existing SPC Software Systems
With our database migration tools and backward compatibility architecture, users of the previous generation Repro2000 statistical process control software can upgrade with minimal disruption to their daily operation.
Designed with the needs of shop-floor data collection in mind, SPCXplorer can be interfaced to a large variety of manual instrumentation via RS232 connectivity, or for more complex gauging systems, can process bespoke ASCII data files via Ethernet.
The Reporting module ensures the data is displayed in the right format for your quality reviews, and with its simple and powerful administration functions, access to the management and configuration areas of the software is password protected for assured security.
Reliable & Professional SPC Software for Industry – SPCXplorer
Statistical Process Control software helps prevent business relative issues before they occur, via the use of data driven quality analysis. This enables you to monitor your production process by utilising visual diagrams such as Control Charts, customers have the ability to create specific control boundaries for all of their process monitoring needs. SPCXplorer detects manufacturing issues before they occur.
Using statistical process control software and knowing how efficient your processes are running, helps give the operators valuable information on whether to instigate or adjust their manufacturing processes or whether to carry on with the current process.
Want to know more about our SPC software? Contact us today.
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Through our three key divisions we deliver a range of measurement and inspection systems, metrology services and machine enclosure solutions, as well as our online store for aluminium profile components and workspace solutions.
How can we help you?
GXP software is fundamental to all Torus Measurement Systems gauges, providing smooth reliable gauge operation, including state of the art intuative diagnostic tools, allowing the operators and our TMS support team easy access to the gauge where ever in the world you are.
GXP software has a range of features for your specific industry requirements to help improve productivity & meet quality requirements.
Our Divisions
Through our three key divisions we deliver a range of measurement and inspection systems, metrology services and machine enclosure solutions, as well as our online store for aluminium profile components and workspace solutions.
How can we help you?
Torus Measurement Systems design, manufacture and install unique custom solutions for every manufacturing quality and inspection need.
The proven contact measurement technology ensures accurate, reliable and traceable measurement 24/7.
Through our three key divisions we deliver a range of measurement and inspection systems, metrology services and machine enclosure solutions, as well as our online store for aluminium profile components and workspace solutions.
Torus’ TQ-Lab is a unique, total quality testing station for plastic packaging such as plastic bottles and jars, typically used for soft drinks, health supplements, cosmetics, and domestic cleaning products. Plastics packaging requires precision measurement of aspects such as material thickness, outer body and neck physical dimensions, neck diameter and volume as well as load testing for crushing and pressure. The TQ-Lab can undertake all the necessary tests on both empty and filled plastic containers or preforms in a single system. The multi-module concept improves accuracy and repeatability, reduces time and labour costs and saves on floor space in production environments. Once batches of plastic containers are placed onto the turnaround conveyor, the operator simply selects the relevant program and walks away.
The proven contact measurement technology ensures accurate, reliable and traceable measurement 24/7.
Technical Specification
Measurement Features
Choose from between 2 and 4 measurement modules to customise your TQ Lab:
Our modular gauge setups are unique and allow you to customise your gauge as and when you require, giving you the flexibility to ensure you have a total quality solution.
Choose from a range of conveyor options, and finally choose your modules (a minimum of a 2 station configuration through to a maximum of 4).
Through our three key divisions we deliver a range of measurement and inspection systems, metrology services and machine enclosure solutions, as well as our online store for aluminium profile components and workspace solutions.
The Z605 End Buckle and Burst Gauge is the world’s first End Buckle and Burst Gauge with up to three size capability with no manual change parts.
The operator simply loads a batch of ends into the gauge to initiate both the buckle and burst tests. The collated data is then quickly exported to the customers SPC data acquisition system for analysis.
Measurement Features
Technical Specification
Ends are collected from operator loaded hopper cassettes and placed into the dedicated tooling, precisely clamping and securing the end in position. Pressure is then applied until the end buckles or reaches a maximum specifiable pressure before finishing the test. Operators are presented with graphical information about buckle and burst performance as well as numerical data for SPC analysis and pass/fail classification.
Through our three key divisions we deliver a range of measurement and inspection systems, metrology services and machine enclosure solutions, as well as our online store for aluminium profile components and workspace solutions.
Our Z604 automatic beverage shell and end enamel rater offers unprecedented functionality and capability for today’s global shell/end making industry.
By monitoring critical manufacturing parameters over time and relating the press performance to the change in the ends opening signature, the manufacturing process capability can be observed. This trend monitoring is extremely beneficial to the process engineer, in predicting potential out-of-spec score residual and other critical features. By sampling ends from the production line, the Opening Force Gauge can monitor tooling wear in real-time and provide significant savings in both labour and scrap.
Measurement Features
Technical Specification
**Beverage can end standard diameter range includes but is not limited to Ø 200 – Ø 209
Once the part program is selected, the operator will be prompted to load the hopper system as instructed, a maximum of up to 100 shells / ends per hopper (maximum of 4 hoppers per gauge)
The samples can be collected from the production lines and batch loaded at any given time without cancelling the current batch inspection sequence, resulting in increased sample testing frequency.
The gauge will then automatically start the test cycle using the industry standard 4 second procedure.
Through our three key divisions we deliver a range of measurement and inspection systems, metrology services and machine enclosure solutions, as well as our online store for aluminium profile components and workspace solutions.
The Z601 Automative EOE Progression Gauges sets the standard for inspecting all standard and enhanced inspection features across all conversion types.
The non-contact technology gives the operator the reassurance that no influence or bias has occurred during measurement, giving you full confidence in your production process.
Technical Specification
The system is available in two variants; Standard and Enhanced
The Enhanced version allows optional measurement of additional features:
Through our three key divisions we deliver a range of measurement and inspection systems, metrology services and machine enclosure solutions, as well as our online store for aluminium profile components and workspace solutions.
The “Enhanced” Opening Force Gauge from Torus Measurement Systems builds on the success of the standard model used by leading end makers.
By monitoring critical manufacturing parameters over time and relating the press performance to the change in the ends opening signature, the manufacturing process capability can be observed. This trend monitoring is extremely beneficial to the process engineer, in predicting potential out-of-spec score residual and other critical features. By sampling ends from the production line, the Opening Force Gauge can monitor tooling wear in real-time and provide significant savings in both labour and scrap.
Measurement Features
Technical Specification
Tab Strength
Shift Data Comparison – Tab Strength
Through our three key divisions we deliver a range of measurement and inspection systems, metrology services and machine enclosure solutions, as well as our online store for aluminium profile components and workspace solutions.
