Programmable reel flange sensor

Abstract

An apparatus, system and method for a new and improved coiling system that provides sensors to a computer control on the traverse while winding wherein the sensors mounted on the traversing mechanism to detect flanges of different width or reel and spools as the flanges are approached during winding that provides an automatically turnaround point without human intervention and is computer controlled with communication from the sensor.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A coiling system for coiling elongated materials on a removable reel comprising:
 said removable reel having a first flange, a second flange, a barrel between said first flange and said second flange;   a traverse feed system having a first end with a first laser sensor for detecting said first flange, a second end with a second laser sensor for detecting said second flange;   wherein said traverse feed system is adapted for coiling elongated material on said barrel between said first flange and said second flange;   wherein said traverse feed system has a computer control in communication with said first laser sensor and adapted to reverse said traverse feed system when said first laser sensor detects said first flange; and   wherein said traverse feed system said computer control is in communication with said second laser sensor and adapted to reverse said traverse feed system when said second laser sensor detects said second flange.