SHINSHIRO CABLE LTD., based in Shinshiro City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, and part of the Fujikura Group, specialises in CV cable production. The company has integrated SIKORA’s X-RAY 6000 PRO into the production process for its 600 V CV cables. By optimising material usage, the company has reduced costs while improving quality assurance through continuous, full-length monitoring.
In wire and cable manufacturing, labour costs account for only a small proportion of overall production costs, making material efficiency particularly important. Against this background, the introduction of the X-RAY 6000 PRO is expected to deliver significant economic benefits.
In modern wire and cable manufacturing, stable product quality cannot be ensured solely through checks carried out at the start of production. Continuous monitoring during operation is equally important. At SHINSHIRO CABLE LTD., continuous X-ray monitoring is considered essential because changes in material conditions and temperature can lead to variations in extrusion quality over time.
Since 2013, SHINSHIRO CABLE LTD. has purchased several X-RAY 6000 PRO systems for its production lines. These systems have become an integral part of daily operations and are regarded by operators as essential to running the production line.
By using the X-RAY 6000 PRO, SHINSHIRO CABLE LTD. has achieved full-length quality assurance that would not be possible through conventional end-point inspections alone. Combining the X-ray measuring system with other in-line measuring devices, such as an outer diameter gauge and a lump detector, has further strengthened its quality assurance processes. This approach enables quality to be monitored along the entire product length, rather than relying solely on periodic sampling inspections.
Effective operation requires an understanding of the system’s characteristics. Rather than relying exclusively on absolute measurement values, it is important to use the equipment to monitor trends. Understanding this distinction is key to making effective use of the technology.
The measurement values recorded by the X-RAY 6000 PRO are displayed on the ECOCONTROL 6000 processor system, which provides detailed trend data and statistics.
The experience of SHINSHIRO CABLE LTD. demonstrates how X-ray wall thickness measurement can support more than measurement alone. It can also contribute to material cost optimisation, full-length quality assurance and production stability. As wire and cable manufacturers seek to improve process consistency and maintain profitability, continuous monitoring technology is becoming an increasingly valuable tool.
