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.


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    Title :

    Automatic Guidance System for Welding Torches


    Contributors:
    Smith, H. (author) / Wall, W. (author) / Burns, M. R., Jr. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1984-11-01



    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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