Patent ID: 7221442
Filing Date: 2007-05-22
Classification: B21B,G01B,H04N

Abstract:
1. A method of aligning a guide assembly with the axis of rolling of a mill stand of a steel mill comprising: providing a test bench having a corresponding axis and other physical characteristics of the guide mounting bed of said steel mill, providing a pair of pedestals mounted in a predetermined distal relationship on said test bench having predetermined physical characteristics suitable for mounting a guide assembly thereon; providing a self contained wireless digital camera having a suitable arrangement for mounting on one of said pedestals, providing a target temporarily mounted on said test bench having a target located on said axis; providing a remotely located video monitor capable of receiving signals from said self contained video camera to display an image generated by said camera; adjusting said camera and one of said pedestals until said monitor shows an image indicating that said camera is now located on said test bench axis.