Steel & Metal

Temposonics^® magnetostrictive position sensors empower metalworking processes by delivering absolute, maintenance-free position feedback. Built for harsh industrial environments, our sensors enable consistent quality, repeatability, and high-speed control across every stage of the metal fabrication chain.

Key industry challanges:

Harsh operating conditions: mechanical stress, abrasive particles, cooling fluids
Highest precision requirements and quality standards
Continuous operations

Advantages:

Ultra-high accuracy and resolution (down to 0.1 μm) and repeatable performance - critical for maintaining optimal positioning over years of operation
Absolute position output, eliminating recalibration & minimizing maintenance
Non-contact, maintenance-free operation
Our magnetostrictive technology eliminates mechanical wear, ensuring long-term performance with minimal maintenance - ideal for remote or hard-to-access installations
Robust against high temperature, shock and vibration, dust & coolant, built to last in harsh factory settings
Fast update rates and dynamic motion control, ideal for high-speed cycles
Modular housing and embedded installation options for flexibility in design and maintenance
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Design versatility to meet any challenge - including detached electronics for space-constrained or high-heat zones, and flexible rod models

Benefits:

Trusted long-term reliability that reduces downtime and total cost
Maximum yield and product quality
Predictive maintenance
Easy programmability and diagnostic with the sensors assistants

Grinding

Temposonics^® sensors deliver high-resolution, drift-free position feedback for precise control of infeed and cross-slide movement - ensuring consistent surface quality and thermal stability in harsh grinding environments.

Spot welding

With fast, absolute feedback, Temposonics^® sensors enable precise electrode positioning and compensation for wear- improving weld consistency, shortening setup times, and extending tooling life.

Presses

Industrial press applications demand precise linear motion control to ensure quality, repeatability, and safety, especially as manufacturers target tighter tolerances and faster cycle times. Temposonics^® magnetostrictive position sensors enable accurate control of press rams, die positioning, and part ejection - improving consistency while reducing waste.

Recommended sensor:
R-Series V Rod (RH5)

Plasma cutting

Immune to EMI and arc noise, Temposonics^® sensors ensure stable X-Y positioning of plasma torches—delivering clean cuts, reduced error margins, and robust performance in electrically noisy environments.

Machining (CNC)

Temposonics^® high-resolution sensors support micron-level spindle and axis control. Their vibration-resistant design ensures long-term precision in CNC operations without recalibration.

Tube bending

Mounted inside hydraulic cylinders, Temposonics^® sensors provide absolute position data for precise bending roll or die control - ensuring repeatable bending and exact radius formation in every cycle.

Rolling Mills

Temposonics^® sensors support closed-loop control in AGC (Automatic Gauge Control) systems, maintaining tight roller tolerances under extreme loads, temperature shifts, and continuous operation.

The AGC is necessary to maintain precise thickness (gauge) of metal sheets during the rolling process. It continuously adjusts the position of the rolls in real time based on sensor feedback and force measurements.