Principle of the Laser Seam Tracker
The laser seam tracking sensor is an intelligent sensor based on laser scanning and image processing technology. Its working principle mainly includes the following steps:
Laser Scanning: The laser sensor scans the welding area and obtains the shape and position data of the weld seam through changes in reflected light.
Image Processing: Converts the data obtained from laser scanning into images and analyzes the characteristics of the weld seam using image processing algorithms, including weld width, depth, and deviations.
Real-time Adjustment: Based on the actual position and shape of the weld seam, it adjusts the movement trajectory of the welding robot or welding equipment in real time, ensuring that the welding torch always operates along the center of the weld seam.
Feedback Control: During the welding process, the laser sensor continuously monitors the position and quality of the weld seam, and feeds the information back to the control system for dynamic adjustments to ensure stable welding quality.
Challenges in Automatic Welding of Kitchen Sinks
The welding process of kitchen sinks faces many challenges, mainly including the following aspects:
Complex Weld Seams: The weld seams of kitchen sinks usually have complex geometric shapes, including straight lines, curves, and corners. Traditional welding methods find it difficult to ensure the continuity and consistency of the weld seam.
Material Characteristics: Kitchen sinks are usually made of stainless steel, which is highly reflective and interferes with visual systems. The high reflectivity and thermal conductivity of stainless steel create difficulties in the welding process, easily leading to welding defects such as cracks.
Weld Seam Deviation: Kitchen sinks require weld seams to be aesthetically pleasing and free of obvious defects. During production, deviations caused by assembly and clamping affect the weld seam's position, making it difficult for traditional equipment to accurately locate the weld seam, severely impacting welding precision.
Production Efficiency: With increasing market demand, the production of kitchen sinks requires efficient welding processes to shorten production cycles and reduce costs. Traditional welding methods struggle to meet these high-efficiency production requirements.
ATINY's Solution
ATINY has introduced a high-performance laser seam tracking sensor, providing a complete solution for the smart welding of kitchen sinks. Its main features and advantages include:
High Precision Tracking: ATINY's laser seam tracking sensor uses advanced laser scanning technology and image processing algorithms to accurately identify the position and shape of the weld seam, achieving high-precision seam tracking.
Real-time Adjustment: The sensor can monitor changes in the weld seam in real time during the welding process and feedback the data to the control system. The control system adjusts the welding trajectory in real time based on the feedback data, ensuring that the welding torch always moves along the weld seam center, improving welding quality.
Automated Control: Used in conjunction with welding robots, the sensor can achieve automated welding, greatly improving welding efficiency and productivity. With preset welding programs and parameters, the system can automatically complete welding tasks, reducing manual intervention and operational errors.
Defect Detection: The sensor can track the weld seam and detect appearance defects, preventing defective products from entering the market.
Application Case
In the production line of a kitchenware manufacturing company, the ATINY seam tracking sensor can capture the weld seam position in real time, accurately guiding welding equipment to ensure welding quality and efficiency. Through intelligent control, it not only improves the sealing and durability of the sink but also reduces the defect rate and enhances production efficiency.
The application of ATINY laser seam tracking sensors in the smart welding of kitchen sinks provides a complete solution for automated high-quality welding through advanced laser scanning technology and image processing algorithms. In the future, as technology continues to advance and its application scope expands, laser seam tracking sensors will play an important role in more fields.
