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Feature Tracker
The Feature Tracker (“FT”) is a special application of the Bytewise Profile Sensor used to sense and track geometrical features on a complex profile and continuously output the position signal to an automatic guiding system.
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Tire manufacturers use FT to sense and track the position of the center die groove in a complex tread extrusion profile as it is being applied to the tire building drum. The FT signal is used as input to the user’s closed-loop control system that guides the tread onto the drum. This feature-based guiding is more precise than edge-guiding systems because edges often become distorted due to shrinkage and handling effects.
Download the FTSL Overview. (PDF)
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