Proximity Sensors Specifically In The Metal Stamping Industry

This paper discusses the objectives and benefits of using noncontact sensors, specifically, inductive proximity sensors in metal stamping applications. Overall the effective usage of these sensors has been limited because of the lack of vital application knowledge in the use of these sensors in production operations. This paper presents a general introduction to inductive proximity sensing technologies plus illustrations on numerous applications. A keynote theme throughout this paper is the proper application of sensors through a knowledge or review of the metal forming process.