Our AGT800XT Laser Thickness Gauge offers many benefits compared to competing gauges; primarily, having a laser-based gauge helps to avoid the paperwork and costs of isotope gauges.

However, what sets our laser gauges apart from competing gauges most of all is their expansive measurement capabilities. Isotope gauges are largely restricted to metal applications, due to the method of measurement. Our laser gauges, however, are capable of measuring plastics, paper, rubber composites, PVC, and various other materials, on top of being able to measure each metal that the AGT400 can. Our AGT800XT can measure material on extruders, measure emboss depth, and the gauge’s advanced software, developed in-house, is able to create printable graphs and reports for each finished job.

Where the AGT400 has restraints in thickness that result in a maximum thickness of ~0.400″, the AGT800XT is able to reliably measure material with a thickness of up to an inch, while remaining accurate down to 0.003″. Our laser gauges have been able to help many applications and centers that operate outside of the steel service industry, and has become one of our most reliable, high-tech, accurate products. For a large variety of applications where an isotope gauge just won’t cut it, our AGT800XT is the best-in-industry solution!

Darke Metals has received its AGT800XT, which was purchased this January. Their gauge will be installed on a 75″ slitting line to measure various steel alloys during processing.

This gauge’s frame is capable of oscillation, which allows for the frame to scan the material’s entire width, ensuring further quality control of the entire coil. Additionally, our thickness gauges all come prepared with SPC reporting and auto data collection, sending key information through a level 2 network to be printed out and analyzed. Alongside these benefits, our AGT800XT Laser Thickness Gauge does not require special licensure or inspection the way that an isotope or X-ray gauge does. This helps Darke Metals quickly install and prepare their gauge for use without worry. That’s Measuring Made Easy.

Ethin joined the AGT family on March 31st, 2025, and has been making an impact ever since. One of his favorite parts of working at AGT is getting to dive into the science behind what we do, and seeing firsthand how it helps customers every day. He also loves the new experiences that come with traveling on the job and getting to meet so many great people along the way.

When he’s not in the field, Ethin is a big cooking and video game enthusiast. His specialty in the kitchen? A homemade chili with ground beef that’s hard to beat. His go-to comfort meal is a beef stroganoff with mashed potatoes; a classic done right.

Ethin also enjoys hiking, and one of his favorite places to visit is Savannah, Georgia where he’s originally from. For work travel, his favorite trip so far has been Sacramento, especially because it lined up with Comic Con—a perfect blend of work and fun.

We’re proud to have Ethin on the AGT team and appreciate the energy, curiosity, and dedication he brings to every job! 👏

This month, we’re spotlighting the AGT600 Industrial Laser Thickness Gauge a powerful, non-contact solution designed to replace traditional contact gauges with greater accuracy, reliability, and virtually no maintenance.

The AGT600 is built on a rugged C-frame design engineered to fit directly into your existing gauge track, allowing mills to upgrade their measurement technology with minimal downtime. Because it uses laser triangulation instead of mechanical contact, there are no tips, rolls, or suspension components to wear out — just clean, consistent, high-resolution thickness data.

Why the AGT600 stands out:

• Non-contact laser technology – no risk of marks or scratches on your material
• Real-time thickness & deviation outputs for closed-loop process control
• Touchscreen interface showing thickness, target, and deviation instantly
• ISOcal™ certified calibration using NIST-traceable samples
• High-speed, high-accuracy Keyence laser sensors for unmatched reliability
• Compact, space-saving design for tight lines
• Plug-and-play flexibility — permanent or mobile installation

The AGT600 can measure metals, plastics, rubber, vinyl, linoleum, and more, making it ideal for roll forming lines, coating lines, and inspection stations where precision matters.

By gauging material at the entry of the roll forming line, the AGT600 delivers the highest resolution thickness data possible, giving operators the control they need to protect quality, reduce scrap, and maximize yield.

📩 Contact AGT today to bring the AGT600 into your plant and experience laser-based measurement done right.