Laser Probe

Automating a welding process can dramatically improve productivity and reduce scrap and rework. Some means of seam tracking is normally required to fully realise these improvements, traditionally this has been mechanical probe or through arc sensing systems.

In practice these types of tracking systems require manual input and operators cannot be redeployed to productive tasks elsewhere. Mechanical probes have severe limitations such as welding thin sheet, tight butt welds and coping with tack welds. In addition they are prone to damage often resulting in scrap and rework.
Laser Probe is the latest generation laser vision product from Meta Vision Systems and offers a unique combination of ease of use with sophisticated capability and high performance to fully automate welding processes.

Laser Probe is a non-contact seam tracking system based on well proven laser vision technology used in previous generation Laser Probe systems. In the last two years over 200 systems have been successfully installed on new and existing welding
machines.

Features of Laser Probe

• Suitable for TIG, MIG/MAG, sub arc, plasma and laser welding.
• Operated by a simple pendant.
• Capable of process speeds of up to 8m/min.
• Easily interfaced to welding machine controllers.
• Available with Laser Probe Tools software package for complex joints and applications.

By overcoming limitations of alternative tracking systems, Laser Probe helps the welding industry to significantly reduce manufacturing costs and improve product quality. Benefits include:

• Typical payback of less than 12 months
• Welding machine performance maximised
• Improved payback on new welding machines
• Greater speed and throughput
• Reduced scrap and rework
• More efficient welding
• Improved and consistent weld quality
• Negligible maintenance