Principle of the Laser Seam Tracking System
The laser seam tracking system uses laser sensors to detect the weld seam in real time. By identifying information such as the contour, position, and depth of the seam, it feeds this data back to the control system, allowing for adjustments to the welding torch position to achieve higher welding precision. This system is highly intelligent, utilizing high-speed laser sensors and tracking algorithms to adjust in real time according to the shape of the seam and the welding path, ensuring that each weld meets strict quality standards. Compared to blind welding by automated equipment combined with repeated manual teaching, the laser seam tracking system not only offers higher precision but also significantly reduces the need for human intervention.
Challenges of Automatic Welding for H-Beams
An H-beam consists of two parallel flanges and a web perpendicular to the flanges. This unique structure makes it prone to various issues during the welding process, such as seam misalignment and undercut. Particularly in multi-layer and multi-pass welding, inaccurate seam tracking can lead to weld deviations and defects. Additionally, due to unstable welding positions, the welding torch may suffer wear, increasing maintenance costs.
ATINY Solution
To address the challenges of automatic H-beam welding, the ATINY laser seam tracking system, through advanced laser sensor and intelligent control technology, ensures stability and weld quality during the welding process. The ATINY system offers the following advantages:
High Precision: It can detect the boundaries and positions of the weld seam in real time, automatically recognizing the seams in the complex structure of H-beams and ensuring the welding path is always aligned with the seam.
Supports Multi-Layer and Multi-Pass Welding: The system can adjust the welding torch’s angle and distance to meet the demands of multi-layer and multi-pass welding, ensuring precision in every weld pass.
Intelligent Tracking Algorithm: With advanced image processing algorithms and real-time feedback, the system can quickly adjust the welding path even if there is displacement or deviation in the seam, preventing misaligned welds.
Compatibility and Easy Integration: The system is compatible with mainstream welding robots, specialized machines, and automation equipment, allowing for rapid integration without significant adjustments to existing production lines.
Application Case
In a large shipbuilding enterprise, the project team used the ATINY laser seam tracking system for multi-layer and multi-pass automatic welding of H-beams. The project required welding a large number of H-beam components with aesthetically pleasing, defect-free welds. Through the ATINY system’s automatic tracking and precise control, the efficiency and quality of the entire welding process were significantly improved, reducing manual operation and equipment wear, and lowering maintenance costs and rework rates.
The ATINY laser seam tracking system provides an efficient and stable solution for multi-layer and multi-pass welding of H-beams. With advanced laser sensing technology and intelligent control, the system not only overcomes the deviation issues found in traditional automatic welding but also greatly enhances welding efficiency and quality. By introducing this advanced technology, companies can improve welding quality, increase production efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance market competitiveness.
