End Progression Gauge (EPG)
- Maximise Tooling Life
- Improve Product Quality
- Tooling Performance Monitoring
- Rapid Set-up
- Low False Rejects
- Increase Efficiency
- World Class R&R
- Low Maintenance
EPG is not only a highly accurate score residual gauge, it is a complete non-destructive, non-contact, 3D coordinate measuring system for any feature in the panel area of beverage EOE can ends. A choice of modular gauging features enables flexible investment with economic upgrade options as your needs develop and your budget allows
- EOE Score Residual Measurement
- EOE End Progression Measurement
- Flexible Investment
EPG is the only gauge on the market that measures the important features of all types of DRT and Stolle EOE progressions SOT, LOE, RPT and also measures the crucial score residual.
Operators can also measure any location within the panel area, making EPG a highly flexible tool for both present and future end designs. Currently beverage ends in two curl diameter sizes can be measured without the need for change parts.
 EPG loading carousel and inspection station |
Ends are taken from each stage of the press and stacked sequentially for fully automatic measurement. EPG quickly takes a large number of readings to give a comprehensive and accurate picture of the end progression process, including the score residual. |
 EPG upper optical sensor scanning an end |
EPG's twin, high resolution optical sensors measure material thickness to within 0.1 micron resolution. They make measurements in overlapping steps with a 2 micron lateral precision, simultaneously profiling both the top and bottom surfaces of features such as the score residual or coin thickness. |
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Point contact systems can only profile one surface of an object at a time, but ends are 3D objects and crucial tolerances can be affected by defects in both top and bottom surfaces of a feature. EPG's true-to -life 3D profiling can show up significant detail that will easily be missed by other systems.The images to the left clearly show both tooling misalignment and tool damage. |
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Gauges that use any form of mechanical point contact inadvertently bypass such important information by effectively bridging these smaller, yet potentially serious anomalies.Even systems that use photographic imaging, such as X-rays, cannot achieve the detailed surface profiling that is produced by EPG.EPG's high quality data allows more efficient monitoring of tool alignment as well as potential damage, making for longer tool life and better product consistency. |