PixelAutomate
Solution

Online thickness control in film extrusion

thickness is checked periodically and produced with excess reserve; deviations cause whole rolls to be scrapped.

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Sector

C22.21 plastic sheets and films; exact product code confirmed.

INDICATIVE NACE CODE

Process

extrusion → online thickness measurement → winding → printing or lamination → cutting.

Problem

thickness is checked periodically and produced with excess reserve; deviations cause whole rolls to be scrapped.

What the solution includes

suitable thickness scanner; roll scales; extruder data; control within tolerances; batch identity; QMS testing.

What changes

less polymer per area with preserved strength.

How the result is measured

What we measure
kg polymer / 1,000 m² good film
Baseline
weight and area per roll
Target
AFTER DIAGNOSTICafter testing
Evidence
thickness meter, scale, strength protocol.

Business effect

material cost falls without compromising the customer specification.

Component parts

Physical assets

ДМА — extruder and measurement system

Software and integration

ДНА — control model, batches, KPIs.

Indicative investment

The concrete value is set per client after technical design and current quotations.

Who does what

PixelAutomate

EvroPixel builds the digital control and analysis.

Required partners

extrusion technologist, measurement system supplier, laboratory.

What to keep in mind

choosing the right measurement method; laboratory-confirmed strength; process parameters only after validation.

Link to a funding programme

Scope and clarifications

The intended result is verified with data from your process rather than assumed in advance. For a funded project, your SME is the beneficiary. PixelAutomate is the brand under which we work. The contracting company is identified in the quotation, contract, and invoice.

NEXT STEP

Start with the process you want to improve.

We will clarify the problem, the measurement, and the next viable step.

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