Principle of Laser Seam Tracking Sensor
The laser seam tracking sensor is an intelligent sensor that utilizes laser technology to track seams during welding. Its principle involves scanning and identifying the weld seam using a laser beam, and then automatically adjusting the welding torch through feedback control systems to ensure precise alignment of the seam and stable welding quality during the welding process.
The laser seam tracking sensor features high precision, speed, and stability, making it suitable for measuring weld seams of various complex shapes. Additionally, it possesses strong adaptability, real-time feedback, and easy integration with other welding equipment and systems, enabling collaborative work for fully automated and unmanned welding.
Application Areas of Steel Cylinders
Steel cylinders, as common pressure vessels, find widespread applications in industrial, civilian, and medical fields due to their special purposes and characteristics. Examples include gas storage and transportation in industry, gas supply in civilian use, and oxygen cylinders in medical applications. Furthermore, steel cylinders are extensively used in energy, environmental protection, and scientific research fields.
Common Challenges in Steel Cylinder Manufacturing
Large errors: For example, in liquefied petroleum gas cylinders, errors in the cutting process of thin steel plate forming and inaccuracies in fixture accuracy and manual placement during welding can lead to inaccurate weld seam positions.
Low production efficiency: Currently, most steel cylinder welding processes involve one welding machine paired with one worker for observation and manual adjustment of the welding torch position.
Poor production quality and safety: High labor intensity for workers, fatigue, or distraction can lead to lower consistency and stability. Moreover, cylinders with welding deviations are prone to cylinder explosions during pressure testing, posing serious threats to the personal safety of operators and increasing production costs.
Case Study: Laser Seam Tracking Automatic Welding of Steel Cylinders
The following case study introduces the application of ATINY laser seam tracking sensors in the automatic welding production line of steel cylinders. In this production line, laser seam tracking sensors are installed on welding machines to achieve automatic adjustment of the welding torch position and control of the welding process through real-time scanning and identification of the cylinder's weld seam position.
Through precise positioning and feedback control provided by laser seam tracking sensors, the welding quality of steel cylinders has been significantly improved, and welding speed and production efficiency have been greatly enhanced. Moreover, since the welding process is entirely controlled by the tracking system without the need for manual intervention, human errors and labor costs have been effectively reduced, enhancing the stability and reliability of the production line.
The application of ATINY laser seam tracking sensors in the automatic welding of steel cylinders brings new development opportunities and technological breakthroughs to cylinder production. In the future, with the continuous advancement and refinement of automation technology, laser seam tracking sensors are believed to demonstrate their immense potential and application value in more fields.
