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AssigneeTecnar Automation Ltee
InventorsAlexandre Nadeau, Christian Trudel, Philippe Fontaine, Vincent Carbonneau, Pierre Parent, Martin Ferguson
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Methods and devices for automating operation of a welding system are provided. A camera configured for acquiring images in real time of a welding zone comprising a bevel joint is provided. A processor is operatively connected to the welding system and in communication with the camera to receive the images in real time. For each image acquired by the camera, an instant arc position of a welding arc in the bevel joint. The processor then determines an optimal arc position of the welding arc in the bevel joint, and an error between the instant arc position and the optimal arc position. A correction to operating parameters of the welding system to align the instant arc position with the optimal arc position is calculated, and control signals are sent to the welding system to apply the correction to the operating parameters.
An automation device for automating operation of a welding system for providing a weld at a bevel joint between two metal workpieces, the welding system comprising a welding torch generating a welding arc and a welding wire being fed from the welding torch to the bevel joint to form a weld pool at the bevel joint, the automation device comprising:
An automation method for automating operation of a welding system for providing a weld at a bevel joint between two metal workpieces, the welding system comprising a welding torch generating a welding arc and a welding wire being fed from the welding torch to the bevel joint to form a weld pool at the bevel joint, the automation method comprising:
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