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Steel Coating

Steel is often coated to provide qualities such as rust resistance or to add cosmetic value. Flaws in the coating can undermine any protective qualities and affect the appearance of the metal.

To ensure effective coating, it is important to have a high quality defect free surface prior to the process. A high-precision inspection system can support this and can also monitor the coating itself.

Steel is commonly galvanized if there is a possibility of future corrosion. Other coatings may be applied to suit different applications or to add color or extra corrosion resistance.

AMETEK Surface Vision is the world leader in machine vision systems, providing surface inspection solutions to the metal industry for more than 30 years. Our broad range of systems are optimized for web and surface monitoring, matching engineering know-how with leading technology.


CASE STUDIES
SmartView Metals - ARANIA Case Study ENInspection data for leverage against customer claims
Customer: Heidtman Steel - www.heidtman.com
Industry: Steel
Products(s): SmartView®

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  • Applications +

    • Steel Color
      Color

      Steel is typically color-coated in a continuous process line where paint is applied by rollers which is subsequently cured in ovens before re-coiling. Surface inspection can ensure a smooth, coverage of this coating.

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    • Steel Tinning
      Tinning

      Often used to prevent rust, this is the process of thinly coating steel sheets with tin to produce tinplate, which is primarily used to manufacture tin cans.

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    • Steel Galvanized
      Galvanized

      This process involves applying a protective zinc coating to steel in a continuous galvanizing line to prevent corrosion. In-line inspection can ensure coating is successful, which protects metal sheets from corrosion.

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    • Steel Electrical Steel
      Electrical Steel

      This is a specialty steel customized to have specific magnetic properties, and is usually made in thin, cold-rolled strip stacked together to form a laminated core for electrical motors or transformers.

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