Title :
Gamma backscatter thickness measurement for control of multiple-strip rubber calenders
Author :
Bates, Joel R. ; Bickel, Chris
Author_Institution :
NDC Syst., Monrovia, CA, USA
Abstract :
A solution is presented to the problem of measuring and controlling the thickness of individual sheets on a multiple-strip rubber calender. The solution incorporates a proven, accurate, single-sided sensor interfaced to a powerful microcomputer for data handling, displays, control, reports and communications. The technique is based on the principle of Compton photon backscatter. The compactness of the sensor, ease of installation of the required equipment, easy-to-use touch screen video and overall reliability have been demonstrated on a relatively complex gum calender.<>
Keywords :
Compton effect; gamma-ray applications; gamma-ray scattering; microcomputer applications; process computer control; rubber industry; thickness control; thickness measurement; Compton photon backscatter; easy-to-use touch screen video; gamma -ray backscatter; gamma backscatter; gum calender; microcomputer; multiple-strip rubber calenders; reliability; single-sided sensor; thickness measurement; Backscatter; Communication system control; Data handling; Displays; Microcomputers; Optoelectronic and photonic sensors; Rubber; Tactile sensors; Thickness control; Thickness measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical Engineering Problems in the Rubber and Plastics Industries, 1991., IEEE Conference Record of 1991 Forty-Third Annual Conference of
Conference_Location :
Akron, OH, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0069-6
DOI :
10.1109/RAPCON.1991.153114
