Laservision Series 5 XPTUBE DATA CENTER

Laservision Capabilities Develops tube coordinates and

bender programs from drawings, sample parts or fixtures

Inspects bent part shapes and corrects for process variables

Stores true (blueprint) data, compensated bend data and bender setup information

Bi-directional communications to Eaton Leonard and other tube benders

Adjusts bender program so part shape meets blueprint specifications

Provides data in mirror image and edit reverse formats.

Takes the guesswork out of adjusting the bender program.

Accommodates parts having shallow bends, deep bends and multiple radii.

Collection of data for SPC Inspects tube fixtures

PRODUCT HISTORY VECTOR 1

(History - Models to Date)• Series 1 & 2 (1974 – 84)• Series 3 & 4 (1984 – 89)• Vectorvision (1987 – 88)• LaserVision (1990 – 00)• OPTIMA (1990 – 2004)• Series 4 XL (1992 – 2004)• Vectorbase (1978 – 2005)

• LaserVision OPTIMA XP(04-present)• LaserVision 5XP (04 - present)

Measuring Specifications

• Measurement Specifications (in.)

LaserVision Series 5 XP Accuracy Repeatability

Point ± .010 ± .004Point to Point ± .014 ± .008Vectors @ 90° ± .014 ± .014Vectors @ 45° ± .026 ± .026End to End Lengths ± .020 ± .010

Minimum measurable diameter ( with all Laser probes) 0.050”

Mast Assembly

Feature: Heavy Duty Precision Mast Joints With Tapered Roller Bearings.

Rigid design

Benefits: Minimized deflection -

Increased stability results in superior accuracy and repeatability

Mast Assembly (cont’d)

Feature: Direct Drive, High-Resolution Encoders

Benefit: Direct drive provides superior

accuracy and repeatability High resolution encoders provide

highly accurate position reading (A, B & C axis)

High-Resolution Encoders

Laser Probe

Feature: Laser Probe With Visible Red Laser Beam

Benefits: Allows operator to view actual

measurement area on the tube( sleeve, upset, etc).

Advantageous when measuring short straights or to avoid fittings.

Easy to capture end points on the tube.

The part is not touched during the measurement process

Laser Probe (cont’d) Feature: Laser Probe Scanning

Feature Benefits: Scanning technique provides superior

accuracy due to collection of many points taken on each straight section of the tube (up to 100 points max. per each straight)

Compensates for out of round or deformed straight sections

Measured point can be viewed(laser is visible)

Laser probe is also used to measure brackets, flanges and other points (no probe change)

Laser Probe Technology

The Eaton Leonard probe incorporates two opposing narrow fan-shaped beams produced by solid-state laser. This patented scanning technology enables multiple (2 to 100 per straight) points to be acquired along each straight with minimal time & effort.

Highest accuracy is usually obtained by taking between 30 and 70 data points on each straight length.

Scan time per straight: 2 to 3 seconds. Provides reduced operator variability.

Laser Probe Technology Advantages

One probe can accommodate a greater range of diameters

Measurement is not sensitive to hand (skew) movements

Ability to measure up to 100 data points on each straight length for superior collection of information and superior accuracy

The same probe is used to measure the tube shape, as well as components on the tube.

Electronics

Feature: Pentium Computer with Windows XP Software

Benefits:

Fast data processing Ability to network system

Electronics (cont’d)

Feature: Flat Panel LCD Display Screen Benefits: High resolution provides excellent graphics Swivel design allows operator to position

monitor at optimum location Built-in touch screen provides direct touch

without parallax.

Software

Feature: Menu Driven Touch Screen Operation

Benefits: Prompts operator through the

entire process Simplified operation with large

clear graphics

Software (cont’d)

Feature: Operation By Bender Number

Benefits: Easy use for multiple operators The control recalls the last operation

by each user instead of each operator remembering what he was doing.

Accommodates up to 30 operators.

Software (cont’d)

Feature: Advanced 3-D Inspection Graphics display out of tolerance conditions

Options

Laser Probes – 2”, 3” & 6” T.O.D.

Contact Probes – Ball & probe for fixture

Auto-Frettage Compensation

Options (cont’d)

Feature: 2” T.O.D. Laser Probe

Benefits: Compact size enables non-

contact measurement of more intricate part shapes.

Same probe mount and measurement technique as the standard 3” laser probe.

Options (cont’d)

Feature: 6” T.O.D. Laser Probe

Benefits: Larger size enables non-

contact measurement of duct and larger structural part shapes.

Same probe mount and measurement technique as the standard 3” laser probe.

Options (cont’d)

Feature: Accuracy Verification Fixture

Benefits: Allows customer to

periodically verify probe and machine capability.

Verifies measuring/inspection capability to other end users of tubular parts.

Options (cont’d)

Feature: Auto-Frettage

Measure & Compensation

Benefits: Enables automatic bend program adjustment to

compensate for subsequent pressure test & stress relief operations.

Latest XP Software(cont’d)

• Capable of measuring of fixtures

Advantages /Conclusions

The LaserVision XP offers superior accuracy and repeatability for tube measurement.

The LaserVision is the system best suited to the tube forming industry.

The LaserVision is the more productive system. Ease of use, minimal operator skill level, and minimum time to measure tubes are tangible assets.

Advantages /Conclusions

When interfaced with an Eaton Leonard CNC tube bender, the Vector 1 Series 5 XP converges on the optimum part shape in less time.

Since Eaton Leonard designs and manufactures both the bender and tube data center, the interface offers faster and more accurate data correction and processing. Springback calculations of the Vectorsystem are superior versus competitive bender/inspection center combinations.

Eaton Leonard is continuing to develop the best technology for tube measurement

and will continue to be attentive to your requests in the future