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　　As industrial technology continues to develop, welding automation is spreading across various industries. Laser seam tracking systems, as an advanced welding auxiliary device, can significantly improve welding precision and efficiency, reduce manual intervention, and lower production costs. Today, let’s follow ATINY’s guide to effectively integrate a laser seam tracking system with existing welding equipment. 　　1. Evaluate Existing Welding Equipment 　　Before integrating the seam tracking system, comprehensively evaluate the existing welding equipment. Determine the welding equipment model, system version, controllers, and communication interfaces. Understanding the existing equipment information helps to determine the compatibility and integration requirements of the laser tracking system. 　　2. Choose an Appropriate Laser Seam Tracking System 　　Select a laser seam tracking system that meets the welding needs and is compatible with the existing equipment. Consider the following factors: 　　Tracking Accuracy: Ensure the system can accurately track the seam to meet precision requirements. 　　Compatibility: Verify if the system can interface with the existing welding equipment and control software. ATINY’s seam tracking system is compatible with most brands of robots and specialized machines available on the market. 　　Ease of Integration: Choose a system that offers simple integration options, including hardware interfaces and software compatibility. 　　3. Preparation for Integration 　　a. Hardware Preparation: 　　Installation: Determine the optimal installation position for the laser sensor on the welding equipment. The sensor should clearly see the seam and not be obstructed. 　　Wiring: Plan the cable path from the laser sensor to the control unit to avoid damage and interference. 　　b. Software Preparation: 　　Firmware Updates: Ensure both the welding machine and the laser tracking system are running the latest firmware versions. 　　Software Integration: Verify if the tracking system’s software can communicate with the welding machine’s control software, which may require installing drivers or middleware. 　　4. Ins

　　Fan Blade Scanning System Based on Advantech PAWIN Robot，The system can perform scanning and automatic welding of axial and centrifugal fan blades.  The robot, equipped with a high-distance sensor, scans the entire weld seam to collect point cloud data, which is then uploaded to the industrial PC software for weld seam trajectory calculation and recognition.  Six point positions are output to the robot for welding, and the positioner control allows for cyclic scanning welding. 　　01.  Advantages of the Fan Blade Scanning System 　　This system is mainly used for the welding of axial and centrifugal fan blades, offering several advantages over the previous position-tracking welding method: 　　No teaching required, no programming needed, simple and easy to use. 　　Automatic detection of welding start and end points to achieve full welding. 　　Real-time 3D scan image viewing. 　　Compatible with both axial and centrifugal fans. 　　Dual-side welding achievable through offset. 　　No need to consider the impact of arc light. 　　02.  Problems Solved by the Fan Blade Scanning System 　　Fans are mainly divided into axial and centrifugal types.  With the continuous upgrade of industrial products and the rapid development of high-tech industries, centrifugal and axial fans are increasingly used for cooling in industrial products.  The principle of centrifugal fans: airflow enters axially into the rotating blade channel, is thrown to the impeller's outer edge by centrifugal force, and is discharged from the outlet.  The principle of axial fans: gas enters axially into the rotating blade channel, is pressurized, and then discharged axially from the other side. 　　The extensive use of fans has accelerated the process of fan welding automation.  However, the efficiency or quality of mainstream position-tracking welding is not satisfactory.  If using the position-tracking method, the curvature of the fan blade may require multiple point searches to complete the welding.  The welding cycle time for position-tracking is also relatively long.  If using the tracking method, teaching and debugging interference is signi

　　As industrial automation and intelligence continue to advance, the manufacturing industry increasingly demands efficient and precise automated welding. Electrical cabinets, as the core components of various industrial control systems, have welding quality that directly affects their overall stability and durability. Today, let's learn about the application of the ATINY laser seam tracking system in the automated welding of electrical cabinet frames. 　　Laser Seam Tracking 　　Laser seam tracking is an advanced welding assistance system that integrates laser technology, image processing technology, and robot control technology. It uses laser sensors to detect the weld seam position in real-time and dynamically adjusts the welding head through the control system, making the welding process more precise. Laser sensors can quickly and accurately identify the shape and position of the weld seam, ensuring that the welding gun always moves along the weld seam trajectory. This technology not only improves welding quality but also significantly reduces manual operation errors and labor intensity. 　　Challenges in Automated Welding of Electrical Cabinet Frames 　　Welding of electrical cabinet frames faces several challenges: 　　Manual Welding: Traditional welding methods typically rely on manual operations, which are inefficient and make it difficult to ensure welding quality. Additionally, manual welding is susceptible to the experience and skill level of the operators, resulting in inconsistencies and lack of precision. 　　Automated Welding: When using welding robots, deviations in weld seam positions caused by errors in previous processes and clamping can lead to blind welding, resulting in welding misalignment. 　　ATINY Solution 　　To address the challenges in welding electrical cabinet frames, ATINY has developed an automated welding system based on laser seam tracking technology. This system integrates high-precision laser sensors, an intelligent control system, and advanced welding equipment, enabling efficient and precise automated welding in complex welding environments. 　　High-Precision Laser Sensor: This sensor can scan the welding area in real-time and

　　The development of the industrial era has accelerated the pace of welding automation, bringing welding robots to the forefront of history. However, it is still too early for welding robots to completely replace manual welding in the technical field. The goal of welding robots replacing 90% of batch welding workers is still achievable. 　　Due to their high efficiency, high quality, and ease of management, welding robots are highly favored by most small and medium-sized enterprises. However, when it comes to welding workpieces that require high precision, welding robots alone may fall short. The weld seam tracking system was born out of this need, enhancing the original robots with an automatic weld seam tracking system, enabling high-precision welding of workpieces. 　　Why add a weld seam tracking system to welding robots? 　　Welding robots often encounter various technical situations during the welding process, such as workpiece clamping deviations and thermal deformation of sheet metal parts. 　　Users' actual needs: Many users weld a variety of workpieces with less batch production, which demands high welding precision and skilled welding technicians. For different workpieces, welding robots also need to be reprogrammed or re-taught, which extends the welding cycle. 　　High cost of improving workpiece feeding: Updating the existing processing equipment and designing and purchasing high-precision fixtures. 　　Welding robots often require manual touch-up welding after the initial welding. For small and medium-sized enterprises already struggling to survive, this not only incurs high labor costs but also results in a high product rework rate. 　　Therefore, based on actual production needs, improving the welding efficiency of welding robots, reducing operation time and difficulty, and enhancing the quality of robotic welding all require the timely addition of a weld seam tracking system.

　　With the development of industrial automation, six-axis welding robots have become an indispensable force in the manufacturing industry, taking on many tasks. To ensure these robots can operate stably over the long term, regular maintenance and servicing are crucial. Today, let's follow the ATINY seam tracking system to understand how often six-axis welding robots should be serviced. 　　I. Working Principle of Six-Axis Welding Robots 　　A six-axis welding robot is an automated device with six degrees of freedom, capable of performing complex welding operations. These robots typically consist of a control system, drive system, actuators, and sensors. By pre-programming, six-axis welding robots can accurately complete various welding tasks, such as spot welding and arc welding. 　　II. Importance of Regular Maintenance 　　Ensuring Production Efficiency: Regular maintenance can timely identify and address faults and wear in the robots, preventing production downtime and decreases in efficiency. 　　Extending Equipment Life: Maintenance can extend the service life of the robots, reduce repair costs, and improve production efficiency and product quality. 　　Improving Welding Quality: Regular maintenance and calibration ensure the precision and stability of the welding robots, enhancing welding quality and reducing the defect rate. 　　III. Maintenance Intervals for Six-Axis Welding Robots 　　The maintenance intervals for six-axis welding robots depend on various factors, including the working environment, usage frequency, and the quality of the robots themselves. Generally, the maintenance schedule can be categorized as follows: 　　Daily Check: Perform simple checks before starting up and after shutting down the robot daily, such as cleaning the equipment surface, checking cable connections, and ensuring fasteners are tight. 　　Weekly Check: Conduct a more detailed inspection once a week, including lubricating joints, checking the wear of transmission components, and testing sensor sensitivity. 　　Monthly Maintenance: Perform comprehensive maintenance once a month, such as inspecting the electrical system, cleaning and replacing filters, and calibrating weldin

　　In the production process of European box-type transformer bases, welding is an indispensable procedure. The quality of welding directly affects the load-bearing capacity and service life of the transformer base, as well as the safe and stable operation of the entire power system. Due to the complex structure and varied seams of the transformer base, traditional welding methods often fail to meet the high-precision and high-efficiency welding requirements. Today, we will explore the application of the ATINY seam tracking sensor in the automated welding of seams in European box-type transformer bases. 　　Introduction to Laser Seam Tracking 　　Laser seam tracking technology uses laser sensors to detect and track seams in real-time. The feedback control system adjusts the position of the welding torch to ensure high precision and quality during the welding process. It has the following advantages: 　　High Precision: Laser sensors can accurately detect the position and shape of the seam, ensuring welding accuracy. 　　High Speed: Real-time tracking and adjustment make the welding process more efficient. 　　High Adaptability: Suitable for various complex seam shapes and materials. 　　Challenges in Automatic Welding of European Box-Type Transformer Bases 　　The complex structure and irregular seams of European box-type transformer bases make manual welding prone to unstable quality and low efficiency. Even with automatic welding machines, deviations during manual loading and team assembly can lead to welding inaccuracies as the automatic equipment blindly follows the original trajectory, affecting seam connection strength and directly impacting the safe and stable operation of the power system. 　　ATINY Solution 　　To address the welding challenges of European box-type transformer bases, ATINY has proposed an efficient automatic welding solution. 　　Laser Seam Tracking Sensor: Utilizing laser sensor technology, it can accurately obtain real-time position and shape information of the seam, providing precise welding paths. 　　Automated Control System: The sensor has real-time monitoring and automatic adjustment capabilities, dynamically adjusting the position a

　　Welding robots are widely used for their efficiency, precision, and consistent performance. However, even the most advanced welding robots can experience a decline in welding quality, leading to reduced production efficiency and substandard product quality, ultimately affecting a company's competitiveness. Today, let's follow Creative Welding Seam Tracking's insights to understand how to address declining welding quality in welding robots. 　　I. Common Causes of Declining Welding Quality in Welding Robots 　　Issues with Welding Materials 　　The quality of welding materials has a direct impact on the welding outcome. If the welding materials contain impurities, rust, or other defects, the weld quality will significantly decrease. 　　Weld Seam Deviation 　　Due to inaccuracies in the position of fixtures and incoming materials, there can be deviations from the robot's initially taught position, leading to welding deviations, missed welds, and other welding issues. 　　Improper Welding Parameter Settings 　　Welding current, voltage, speed, and other parameters are crucial for welding quality. Improper parameter settings can result in poor welds, such as welds being too large, too small, or having cracks. 　　Insufficient Maintenance of the Welding Robot 　　Long-term use of welding robots without proper maintenance can lead to mechanical wear, electrical component aging, sensor failures, and other issues that affect welding precision and stability. 　　II. Methods to Address Declining Welding Quality 　　Strictly Control the Quality of Welding Materials 　　Choose high-quality welding materials and conduct thorough inspections before use to ensure they are free of rust and impurities. 　　Optimize Welding Parameters 　　Set welding parameters appropriately based on different welding tasks. Conduct experiments and data analysis to establish a parameter database and use welding simulation software for pre-testing to ensure the accuracy of parameter settings. 　　Regular Maintenance and Inspection of Welding Robots 　　Establish a regular maintenance and inspection schedule for welding robots, including lubricating and tightening mechanical parts,

　　Seam tracking, depending on the form of sensing, is mainly divided into: contact, non-contact, and arc sensing. Contact sensors are mainly divided into mechanical and electromechanical types. The main principle is to convert the relative position changes of the weld seam into electrical signals through physical contact between the welding robot and the groove. The mechanical type uses a mechanism to contact the weld seam, using the shape of the seam as a guide. The electromechanical type uses an electrical signal received by the guide rod when there is a positional deviation between the weld seam and the center of the welding torch. Based on the size and direction of the deviation, it controls the welding robot to align the welding torch with the center of the seam. This type of sensor is simple in structure and low in cost but is prone to mechanical wear, reducing sensing accuracy over prolonged welding, which is not conducive to automated welding. 　　Laser seam tracking systems are tailor-made auxiliary software for laser welding machines, ensuring that operators do not misalign the seam during welding. What are the advantages of the ATINY laser seam tracking system? 　　Methods of Seam Tracking 　　1. Accurate Positioning 　　With the aid of the laser seam tracking system, the laser emission almost does not deviate, ensuring that the welding seam path does not shift. Seam deviation can affect the product's sturdiness and potentially cause safety hazards. The laser seam tracking system effectively prevents such issues. 　　2. Cost-Effective 　　Well-reputed laser seam tracking systems are cost-effective, so customers don't need to worry about spending too much. Reasonable pricing allows customers to allocate funds to expand their business. Additionally, the cost-effectiveness means the system is less prone to malfunction, reducing the need for maintenance. 　　3. Application Advantages 　　When cutting stainless steel, aluminum, etc, certain errors may occur, and there may also be errors during welding alignment. Combined errors can lead to imperfect welding. The seam tracking system assists in welding by intelligently adjusting, effectively improving product

　　In modern manufacturing, the application of intelligent and automated technologies has become a key factor in improving production efficiency and product quality. In the kitchen equipment manufacturing field, the welding quality of sinks directly affects the durability and aesthetics of the product. The laser seam tracking sensor, as a high-precision and high-efficiency welding auxiliary device, is being increasingly used by enterprises. This article explores the application of the ATINY laser seam tracking sensor in the smart welding of kitchen sinks. 　　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 reflecti