Measure die bearings from 7mm to 54mm
The only choice for measuring drawing dies with larger casings and diameters. With capacity for casings up to 160mm and 10kg, nearly every die in the industry can be measured.
Capture 3D profile measurements
CU20 captures the complete geometry - diameter, ovality, bearing length and reduction cone angle, for bearing and casing axes.
Traceable, accurate and consistent
All measurements are traceable and consistent, and backed by comprehensive, exportable reports providing insights across your inventory and a record of all data.
Fast, reliable measurement
Rapid measurement for dies of almost any shape, based on the unprecedented accuracy Conoptica provides, with our proven rugged build quality.
Simplified option available
The CU20 can also be delivered as a diameter/ovality only system. This means that it is delivered without the rotating axis and affects the software options available.
In industrial scale wire production, hundreds if not thousands of drawing dies can be in use continually and simultaneously. For precision manufacturing, accuracy is key.
Wire drawing die measurement systems
Why should you measure your wire drawing dies?
Conoptica’s solutions take your quality control to the next level, giving you a competitive edge and better outcomes for your customers.
Reduce production halts
By regularly measuring wire drawing dies, you can more easily identify flawed units that might cause production halts, helping to ensure smooth delivery.
Increase wire drawing speed
Ensuring that the aperture of your drawing dies is of the correct dimensions means that you can draw faster, increasing efficiency and production speeds.
Improved wire quality
Delivering consistently to the right specifications ensures you maintain quality for your customers and enhance your reputation as a supplier.
Extend die lifecycle
Optimize the useful life of your dies by quality checking for defects and determining for how long they can be used before replacement.
Support sustainability, reduce waste
Wire breaks and flawed production output increases scrap and impacts sustainability. Reduce breaks and waste by ensuring dies are fit for purpose.
Reduce internal communications
Interruptions to production, incorrect inventory and more create friction and lead to time spent on internal communication and processes.
Software options for the CU20
The CU20 wire drawing die measurement system offers outstanding accuracy and supports a range of different software options, providing flexibility for different measuring applications. The CU20 is the perfect solution for quality assurance for drawing die and wire manufacturers, and the largest dies.
Drawing die profile
Complete geometry measurement of round drawing dies, with three different modes (Single Profile – Bearing and Casing Axes & Diameter – Casing Axis (only for diameter and ovality).
Shaped die cross section measurement
A simplified version of the shaped die profile application option, supporting 2D cross section geometry measurement.
Drawing die diameter and ovality
Simplified measurement of drawing die diameter between 0.800 and 54.000 mm, and casings up to 75mm, and ovality. Designed for systems without rotating axes.
Wire, pin and needle
Rapid, easy 2D measurement of wire samples, pins, needle angles and more, our solution enables grinding needle angles to be verified and drawn wire to be sampled.
Shaped die profile
A simplified version of the shaped die profile application option, supporting 2D cross section geometry measurement.
X-cut section
Conoptica also supports the inspection of cross-sections of products, such as shaped wire, rings, and machined parts, enabled by the CU20’s Brightfield objective.
Enameling die
Optimized for measuring enameling dies, this option delivers accurate 2D and 3D measurements, driving consistent output and uniform coating.
Insights and history with exportable reports
Reports can be exported to Excel or data storage, ensuring traceability through the presentation of key metadata, providing a complete record for your business.
A leading source of high accuracy measurement systems
Conoptica provides innovative, camera-based measurement solutions that help our customers to maintain accuracy, boost production, and to deliver higher quality products. Our solutions are optimised for the Wire and Cable and the Machine Tool industries.
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