Blog - Advanced Gauging Technologies

October 7, 2016 By Nick Hunkar

Measuring System For Pole and Pipe Wall Thickness Ships

Two measuring systems which will work in sync with one another and measure the wall thickness of pipe/pole has been shipped to Coshocton, Ohio. McWane Ductile purchased this revolutionary new laser measuring equipment in order to raise quality standards in the industry. Commissioning of the gauges will happen later this month.

September 30, 2016 By Nick Hunkar

Universal Buys Gauge

The Universal Steel Company of Cleveland, Ohio has purchased an AGT400 isotope thickness gauge, which will replace their outdated Loral 3500. The gauge will measure steel and be installed on their 72” slitting line.

September 23, 2016 By Steve Venters

A.G.T. Visits IMTS Show in Chicago

Steve Venters and Derrick Baker recently visited the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) at McCormick Center in Chicago. The purpose of the visit was threefold:

1) See firsthand the new technologies and innovative manufacturing solutions being offered by show exhibitors; 2) Connect with current and possible new vendors; and 3) Investigate joint opportunities with show attendees.

During our visit we were able to observe everything from robotics to process automation, new ERP software to 3-D printing, precision laser cutting to material handling systems. It is always fascinating to see the advances being made in manufacturing technology from year to year and the 2016 IMTS show was no exception.

September 16, 2016 By Nick Hunkar

Thomas Steel Strip Orders New Gauge

Thomas Steel Strip Corporation, Warren, OH, has ordered a new AGT400 thickness gauge to replace an obsolete LFE gauge on a temper mill. This gauge will be used to process low carbon steels, HSLA steel, along with copper, brass, nickel and nickel-zinc alloys with a thickness range of .008 to .079”. Thomas plans to take advantage of the AGT400’s networking capabilities along with the options for automated data entry and automated data gathering. Shipment is scheduled for late October 2016.

September 9, 2016 By Nick Hunkar

Fast N Loud

Gas Monkey Garage in Dallas, Texas is home to a popular show on the Discovery channel, Fast N Loud. A man’s man dreamland, it is considered a shop for building and flipping cars. Our Field Technician, Jim Russell had the pleasure of meeting Richard Rawlings, the main star of the show. Pictured below you will find Jim and Richard.