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In an effort to expand our technology base here at PASVALCO, we have added a couple  of  interesting  pieces  of  computerized equipment.   Specifically, we are now using a  Proliner  measuring  device  employing  Vector  CAD  software with final templating exported to a Gerber plotter.  The following practical illustration should better acquaint you with the function and flow of this new technology.

Upon receiving an order for pool coping, a technician is dispatched to the customer’s residence.  Typically, in the past, mechanical measurements were taken for the purpose of drawing to-scale templates.  Our new technology gives us an alternate method of measurement.   The Proliner is located at an arbitrary start point along the outside edge of the pool.  A thin metal wire attached to a wand is pulled from a rotating center spindle.  This wire is under constant pull tension much like a retractable cord in a vacuum cleaner.  The technician touches three separate points vertically on the surface of the pool cement, storing each point as he goes along using a remote control.  This series of points is necessary to establish a horizontal plane.  The technician then touches multiple points all along the inside edge of the pool, again storing each point as he goes along.  Once maximum reach with the wire is found, a point is marked along the pool edge and the Proliner is moved to the next location in sequence to begin taking a new series of points.  This progression continues around the periphery of the pool until reaching the original start point.  All information is stored digitally in the Proliner.  The technician then downloads this preliminary geometry into a PC and translates all points to Vector CAD.  Using Vector, the technician “cleans up” all lines, arcs and points creating a drawing of pool edge geometry.  He then applies all necessary overhang and section size dimensioning to create geometry for finished coping.  This information is translated to a .DXF file and downloaded to the Gerber plotter via Gerber Omega Composer Software.  The plotter can make pen drawings to scale or cut vinyl templates to size.  Once the templates are made and cut they are given to shop personnel for processing raw materials to finished pieces.

Additionally, the Proliner is not confined for use exclusively on pool coping.  We have used it effectively for kitchen counter tops and it can measure door surrounds, sills, serpentine retaining walls, kidney shapes and virtually any surface that is typically measured by mechanical means.