Meter-based data capture (coil tracking) and evaluations in the strip-processing industry

Coil tracking is addressed as part of the production data acquisition in its various forms and analysis options. The timely assessment of broadband flat products represents an engineering challenge. This concerns especially the mapping of the process values to the produced meters at the respective sites where the band is subject to thermal or mechanical deformation. This article describes general considerations to get closer to the task, a proven solution and the different benefits for the users.