Quality Assurance for Plates and Sheets with Measuring Equipment-capable Systems

Meeting standards and guidelines in modern metal processing requires strict adherence to demanding requirements. Quality assurance for plates and sheets, essential in numerous industries, is of critical importance. For high-precision materials, continuous monitoring and measurement of quality are indispensable. Increasingly, measuring equipment-capable systems are being utilized to automate and accelerate processes.

The production of plates and sheets places increasing demands on quality assurance. These materials must meet specific dimensions, flatness, and surface properties to fulfill the needs of downstream industries. Particularly in the case of heavy plates or rolled sheets, adherence to flatness and thickness tolerances is crucial, as these materials are often used in safety-critical sectors like engineering industry, automotive, and aerospace industries. One of the greatest challenges in quality assurance is the recording and evaluation of the flatness of the sheets produced. Irregularities can lead to stresses and deformations in the finished products, which severely limits their suitability for use. In addition the uniform thickness of the sheets is crucial for further processing, as deviations can lead to problems with assembly and functionality.