Seam Finder Modular Welding Head Adaptor

Seam Finder

Modular Welding Head Adaptor

IPG Seam Finder is a modular adaptor for IPG FLW D30 and D50 Welding Head enabling welding seam tracking on fast moving parts. The Seam Finder is provided with IPG software and user interface in flexible configurations meeting specific user requirements. The user interface monitors the seam position allowing user to adjust welding head accordingly. The accuracy of adjustment is within 10 μm and the material (welding) speed is up to 20 meters per minute.

Features

Attaches easily to IPG welding heads	IPG Sotware and User Interface
Ideal for welding fast moving parts	Flexible configurations

Example Implementation*

Camera Lens	F35 & 15 mm extender
Height Above Material	90 mm
Material Velocity	up to 20 m/minute
Seam Gap Range	200 to 3,000 μm
Field of View	11.2 mm x 8.5 mm
Seam Tracking Range	+/- 2 mm
Seam Location Measure	better than 10 μm
Ring Illumination	green 20 x 5 W LED

*other configurations are available

• User interface shows the seam, its locaton, and allows adjustments.
• Processed camera image sends difference of actual to desired
position to stage controller.
• Stage controller moves weld head over seam.

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