Front end station.(CMC-Kuhnke Inc)(Brief article)

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CMC-Kuhnke released its new front end station, which now includes automated top wall thickness (step) and mid wall thickness (body) measurements to go along with its can height and dome depth measurements. The FES-2000 automatically rotates the can as it measures 360-degrees around the circumference of the can, and measurements display on a touch screen. Out-of-spec limits are flagged in red, allowing line personnel to take corrective measures. With an integrated microprocessor, the front end station eliminates the need for a personal computer and potential downtime for computer-related problems. Data can be transferred directly into the company's Visionary QC or other data acquisition software.

* CMC-Kuhnke Inc., 1060 Broadway, Albany, N.Y. 12204; 800/689-0661; cmc-kuhnke.com.