Geometry Systems Division was started in 2005 to provide non-contact laser measurement systems for use in manufacturing and quality control. As a separate division, Geometry Systems provides Engineering, Manufacturing, and Service for its line of laser test systems.
Since its inception, the division has enjoyed tremendous success with it TGIS-SLŪ tire geometry measurement system. With a Worldwide installed base in many of the top tire manufacturers, Geometry Systems has become the market leader in line laser geometry measurement for finished tires.
As we continue forward we are committed to making sure our customers realize the full benefits and value of our products. By providing in-depth customer training, specialized software, and cutting edge technology we are determined to support our customers long after their initial investment.
TGIS-SL®
Micro-Poise Geometry Systems' products support your most critical specifications by bringing you the most advanced technology. The Tire Geometry Inspection System-Sheet of Light (TGIS-SL) measurement system is the latest addition to Micro-Poise's line of
tire-quality measurement systems. The advanced TGIS-SL system features revolutionary Sheet of Light Laser Sensors from Bytewise Measurement Systems, the
leading developer of non-contact measurement sensors for the tire, rubber, and plastics manufacturing industries.
Why Sidewall Measurement?
Tire and auto companies constantly tighten tire quality specifications in a continual quest for blemish free, smooth-riding tires. Effectively finding and measuring bulges and depressions in sidewalls is key to meeting rigid quality standards. But measurement technologies that were once state-of-the-art may now be insufficient.
- Contact probes and paddles that find bulges and depressions by measuring up and down movements along a sidewall must travel within a clear track and cannot measure in areas with lettering or ornamentation.
- Capacitive sensors are widely used and find bulges and depressions by calculating differences in an electric field between the probe and tire surface. These also require a clean sidewall. Plus, capacitive sensing performance is degraded when used on tires containing silica and in climates with high humidity. Capacitance systems may miss localized defects if not repositioned because of their small measurement area.
- Fixed-point lasers are more accurate and repeatable than capacitive sensors, are not affected by silica compounds or humidity, and collect a large number of data points. However, they measure only a small area and miss localized anomalies. Testing multiple tracks can overcome this but cycle time is increased.
- The TGIS-SL Sheet of Light Solution...Sheet of Light Laser Systems are the fastest, most accurate and precise tire inspection technologies available today. They offer benefits similar to fixed-point lasers but scan the entire sidewall during measurement. This ensures no bulges, depressions, or blisters are omitted from the inspection.
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