Digital system automatically guides welding torch to produce squarebutt, V-groove and lap-joint weldments within tracking accuracy of +0.2 millimeter. Television camera observes and traverses weld joint, carrying welding torch behind. Image of joint digitized, and resulting data used to derive control signals that enable torch to track joint.
Automatic Guidance System for Welding Torches
NASA Tech Briefs ; 8 , 2
1984-11-01
Miscellaneous
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English
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