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Structure and Functions

vector:on is a measuring system which, with the aid of a high-speed camera and the associated VelocityEasy evaluation software, generates characteristic curves of media velocities depending on different peening pressures settings fully automatically. In this adjustment procedure the respective curves are stored in the system control.

During the subsequent calibration, a desired particle velocity is automatically set. In doing so, the system calculates the suitable peening pressure and finally performs a test measurement for confirmation.

The procedure steps required for this are conveniently carried out from the machine operating panel and consist of:

• Data acquisition
• Adjustment with characteristic curve acquisition
• Calibration of the system to check the achieved accuracy
• Output of a calibration certificate

In the normal peening process, a PLC then takes over the adjustment of the peening pressure required for the desired media velocity. All components are integrated into the shot peening machine in such a way that the adjustment and calibration can be performed live and automatic as well as under real operating conditions.

In compressed air peening or blasting systems, the media velocity behind the nozzle can be recorded directly via a measuring set-up consisting of a high-speed camera and an illumination unit.

The entire adjustment and calibration procedure runs completely automatically and usually requires no intervention by the operator. These procedures can be called up at any time and thus ensure outstanding process reliability in media flow management.