ATINY Laser Seam Tracking System for Automated Positioning in Pipeline Welding

　　With the growing demand for high-quality welding in modern industries, traditional automated welding can no longer meet requirements for precision, efficiency, and consistency. This is especially true in pipeline welding, where variations in pipe shape and material, along with complex welding environments, often make it challenging to ensure welding quality and accuracy. To address market needs, ATINY developed a laser seam tracking system that effectively overcomes numerous challenges in automated pipeline welding. Let’s explore the application of the ATINY laser seam tracking system in pipeline welding automatic positioning.


　　Principle of the Laser Seam Tracking System

　　ATINY’s laser seam tracking system is based on laser detection principles, using laser scanning technology for real-time seam tracking and automatic correction. The system employs a laser sensor for non-contact scanning of the seam surface, capturing depth, position, and angle information. This data is transmitted to the system’s core processing unit, where pre-set algorithms identify the precise seam location and automatically adjust the welding robot’s path.

　　This system combines advanced image processing technology and intelligent algorithms to meet the welding requirements of different materials and thicknesses, enabling efficient and precise welding operations.

　　Challenges in Automated Pipeline Welding

　　Automated pipeline welding faces a series of technical and operational challenges. First, the diversity of pipe materials and varying wall thicknesses pose difficulties. Additionally, irregular seam positioning, a complex and variable welding environment, and high quality standards make welding challenging and impact efficiency. Traditional robots follow taught paths blindly, failing to meet high-quality welding requirements. This necessitates a welding system with high-precision tracking capabilities.


　　ATINY Solution

　　To address these challenges, ATINY’s laser seam tracking system continuously optimizes and offers strong adaptive seam tracking capabilities. Working in coordination with Moka robots, the system’s multi-point positioning and welding path planning functions ensure accurate positioning and welding at every critical point in the welding process.

　　Multi-Point Positioning: The system’s multi-point laser positioning function scans multiple key points before welding, identifying complex seam shapes and paths while recording the depth and angle information.

　　Intelligent Path Planning: Based on precise seam position data, the system plans the welding path in real-time, ensuring precise robot operation at each welding point. The path planning adapts to different materials and pipe thicknesses, ensuring weld quality.

　　Environmental Adaptability: The system adjusts to changing work environments and, with its "Five Anti" technology, operates stably in harsh conditions, including strong arc light and smoke.

　　Case Study

　　In a client’s pipeline welding project, challenges such as unstable welding quality and low production efficiency were evident. Traditional robot programming and repeated teaching were time-consuming and prone to human error, impacting the welding results. The client adopted ATINY’s laser seam tracking system in combination with Moka robots, achieving automated positioning welding for complex pipeline structures. Compared to traditional welding methods, the system significantly increased welding efficiency and reduced weld defects.


　　The application of ATINY’s laser seam tracking system in automated pipeline welding has greatly improved welding precision, quality, and efficiency, effectively solving technical challenges in pipeline welding. ATINY’s vision-guided solution not only enhances welding quality but also significantly reduces labor costs, promoting the welding industry’s development toward intelligence and automation.