Bridging the gap between digital process control and real-world production handling, the KOCKS bar marking system creates the basis for process improvements in rolling mills. Pre-defined production signals are turned into visible physical marks, what helps operators identify batches, define cut or trim positions or streamline other related downstream processes.
The KOCKS bar marking system transforms digital production data into clear, visible markings on hot and cold long products. By spraying the triggered markings with almost no latency onto the bar surface, the system allows to highlight any areas of importance.
Connecting the invisible digital process data with the real-world situations in a rolling mill environment, this simplifies downstream handling, e.g. through visible charge separations, precise trim positioning or for the faster localization of digitally detected defects in the following process steps.
Triggered by signals from upstream measuring, automation or production systems, the markers are positioned precisely on the bar surface. Specially developed for the demanding rolling mill environment these colour marks remain visible under the demanding conditions during downstream handling and transport, while still being easily removable without residue when required.
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The Marking System: Bridging the gap between digital and real processes.
The KOCKS bar marking has been engineered for the various needs of inline-process marking. To check the compatibility with your application scenario, the key data is listed here.
| Marking Temperature | 750 – 1200 °C |
| Suitable Diameters | 5 – 180 mm |
| Rolling Speed | 0.5 – 50 m/s |
| Response Time | 10 ms |
| Accuracy | 500 mm |
