Extrusion Asia Edition 1-2025

37 EXTRUSION & RECYCLING ASIA 1/2025 ￭ SWM International, based in Richland, Philadelphia, USA, is a specialist in the manufacturing of polypropyl - ene and HDPE tubes and pipes. The company relies on the UMAC ® R ultrasonic measuring system from Zumbach Electronic to maximise their manufacturing e ciencies, whilst providing signi cant cost savings through reduced waste materials. The UMAC ® ultrasonic measuring system is a state-of- the-art solution which measures wall thickness, eccentric - ity, and concentricity of tubes and pipes with unparalleled precision, with the ability to handle product diameters ranging from 0.2mm up to 400mm. The solution has been developed with a range of di erent transducer holders that make the UMAC ® exceptionally versatile. Integrated into the UMAC ® is the System on a Chip (SoC) unit called UMAC ® CI. This expands capabilities with recipe-based operation (without requirement of manual setting manipu - lations based on the echo signal display), provides a 1kHz sample rate and an integrated webserver. The UMAC ® R system provides xed transducer holders, available in con - gurations for 4, 6 or 8 measuring points. The ring-shaped transducer mounting xture is con gured for installation into an existing vacuum tank and integrates seamlessly into existing production lines. SWM embarked upon a transformative journey with Zum - bach Electronic to address a critical challenge in their poly - propylene and HDPE tube and pipe production facility in Richland, Philadelphia. The traditional method of measur - ing products o -line with calipers was not only time-con - suming but also resulted in signi cant material waste and production down-time, driving up production costs, and the implementation of the UMAC ® R marked a turning point for SWM. The solution, provided by Jorge Lage at Zumbach Electronic Corp. o ered fast eccentricity testing capabilities which signi cantly reduced start-up times and facilitated quicker changeovers. Real-time feedback enabled imme - diate adjustments, ensuring consistent product quality and drastically reduced material waste. In its rst year alone, the UMAC ® R system delivered an impressive $40,000 in scrap savings. SWM International’s collaboration with Zumbach Electronic exempli es how in - novative technology can drive signi cant improvements in manufacturing processes. By embracing the UMAC ® R measuring solution, SWM has not only enhanced its pro - duction e ciency, but also reinforced its dedication to qual - ity and sustainability as well as customer satisfaction across the diverse industries it serves. The results were nothing short of remarkable. In a world where precision and e ciency are key, SWM International’s strategic adoption of Zumbach’s UMAC ® R stands as a testament to the power of innovation in achiev - ing operational excellence. ZUMBACH Electronic AG P.O. Box CH-2552 Orpund, Switzerland www.zumbach.com SWM开始了与仲巴赫电子合作的转型之旅，以应对他们 在费城Richland的聚丙烯和HDPE管和管道生产设施的关键 挑战。传统的卡尺离线测量方法不仅耗时，还会造成大量 材料浪费和产生停机时间，推高生产成本，UMAC®R的实 施标志着SWM的转折点。该解决方案由仲巴赫电子公司的 Jorge Lage提供，提供了快速偏心度测试能力，大大减少了 启动时间，并促进了更快的转换。实时反馈使即时调整成为 可能，确保了产品质量的一致性，并大大减少了材料浪费。 仅在第一年，UMAC®R系统就节省了4万美元的废料，令 人印象深刻。SWM国际与仲巴赫电子的合作证明了创新技 术如何推动制造过程的显著改善。通过采用UMAC®R测量 解决方案，SWM不仅提高了其生产效率，还加强了其对质 量和可持续性以及其服务的不同行业的客户满意度的奉献精 神。结果是非常显著的。 在一个以精准和效率为关键的世界，SWM 国际战略上采 用仲巴赫的UMAC®R，证明了在卓越的运营方实现了创新。 MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGIE – CASE STUDY SWM国际公司位于美国宾夕法尼亚州里奇兰生 产基地的真空罐 Vacuum Tank at SWM International’s Richland, PA production facility SWM国际大直径管道挤出 SWM International’s large diameter piping extrusion