Data | Experience | Results

At Falk-PLI we are redefining the standards for precision measurement. By utilizing laser tracking and laser scanning technologies we deliver unprecedented accuracy and speed to our clients. Our customers need data that will enable them to make well informed decisions in a timely manner. Falk-PLI gets in, then out, and our customers are up and running in significantly less time when compared to traditional optical measurement technology.

See more about our experience in industrial measurement and the results we've delivered to customers.

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Data

Data is collected through the use of laser tracker and laser scanning technology providing our clients with the most accurate scientific data collection and reporting available. The laser tracker makes and provides 3D measurements faster and more accurately than any other portable CMM technology in the world. Measurements are provided at up to 10,000 observations per second yielding excellent statistical redundancy and repeatability. Additionally, our laser scanner maps and models large, complex sites and structures in minutes with unprecedented levels of detail and accuracy.

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Experience

For over a decade Falk-PLI has specialized in the metals, rolling mill, power and petroleum industries. We were the first to introduce laser technology to the steel industry and the greater Chicago area and continue to capitalize on our experience. We understand that data can be overwhelming therefore we utilize our experience and expertise to translate data into useable and understandable information. We specialize in developing custom reports and 3D modeling for:

• Mill Stand Alignment
• Work Roll / Chock Alignment
• Dynamic Mandrel Tracking
• Wrap Angles
• Caster Alignment
• Tool / Machine Inspection
• Hood / Vessel / Lathe Inspection
• Side Trimmer Inspection
• Piping Fabrication

"If it's in the metals industry—Falk-PLI has measured it."
-Management

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Results

Falk PLI helped our client, a Northwest Indiana Steelmaker, improve their quality performance from 50% to 95% on their Tandem Mill through improved maintenance practices. The client previously required service every 6 weeks for 16 hours. Falk-PLI now performs the task every 6 months for 4 hours. This work has been submitted for the AIST Reliability Achievement Award.

Falk PLI’s client, a major East Coast Steel maker, was experiencing low throughput and breakout issues on their slab caster, creating a bottleneck in their operation. We worked with them to develop shimming software to improve their practices for maintaining their design back-of-strand radius. These improved maintenance practices increased cast speed, increased throughput, and lowered the number of breakouts. This work has been submitted for the AIST Reliability Achievement Award.

Falk PLI helped improve reliability of operations at a major steel producer 5 stand tandem mill through improving shimming practices for roll-stack heights and wrap angles for interstand rolls and exit end rolls, improving throughput by 30%.

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