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TRUMPF SeamLine sensor system for seam position control
TRUMPF SeamLine sensor system for seam position control
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Seam position control

Trust in your process with TRUMPF process sensors.

The perfect weld seam in even less time

You can reduce your reject rate with the TRUMPF seam position control. The sensor systems detect the joint gap during the welding process and control the welding position. We only use non-contact processes. Compared to tactile welding processes, this allows for a significantly higher feed rate with comparable results. For some sensor systems, we also offer a seam geometry monitor. This determines characteristic parameters of the seam which has already been welded, and monitors the quality right during the welding process. Testing software can also be used to evaluate the entire component quality based on several individual seams with the help of adjustable rules.

Reducing rejects

Seam position control detects the joint during the welding process. You therefore always weld at the right point.

Quicker welding

The non-contact process means that you achieve higher feed rates.

Impressive results

Comprehensive component evaluations as a result of quality checks on the individual welded seam.

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Seam position control for welding tubes and profiles

Tubes and profiles

The SeamLine seam position control assists the user when welding seams on continuous tubes and profiles. With the SeamLine Pro solution, the welded seam can also be assessed online for quality assurance.

Butt joints in gear manufacturing

Butt joints in gear manufacturing

The SeamLine Pro seam position control helps with welding of butt joints on gear plates. The independent Y and Z axes on the sensor head ensure the correct welding position.

Welding fillet seams with seam position control to the I-PFO

Fillet seams in body construction

Make welding of car body parts in remote welding applications easier – light-section-based SeamLine Remote seam position control and the multi-directional OCT seam position control. The seam profile is detected without any problems, even at processing angles of 45°

Configuration          
Systems available TruLaser Cell 1100 Qualified for Kuka, ABB and Fanuc robots TruLaser Cell 1100 - Qualified for Kuka, ABB and Fanuc robots
Available lasers TruFlow up to 15 kW, TruDisk up to 8 kW TruDisk up to 8 kW TruFlow up to 15 kW TruDisk up to 8 kW TruDisk up to 8 kW
Available focal lengths f = 150, 200, 250, 300 mm (Linear welding optics) f = 450 mm (PFO 3D) f = 200 mm (Linear welding optics) f = 280 mm (BEO D70)
f = 280 mm (CFO)
f = 450 mm (PFO 3D)
Lighting LED, λ = 660 nm (Incident light)
Laser diode, λ = 660 nm Class 2M, P0 = 8 mW (line projector)
Laser diodes, λ = 660 nm Class 3B, P0 = 120 mW (line projectors) LED, λ = 660 nm (Incident light)
Laser diodes, λ = 660 nm Class 3B, P0 = 120 mW (line projectors)
Laser diodes, λ = 660 nm Class 3B, P0 = 120 mW (line projectors) -
OCT sensor - - - - SLED, λ = 820 nm - 860 nm Class 3B, P0 = 20 mW
Parameters          
OCT sensor measurement rate - - - - 70 kHz
Seam position controller cycle rate 50 Hz (20 ms) 167 Hz 167 Hz (6 ms) 167 Hz (6 ms) Type 200 Hz (PRE)
Type 100 Hz (10 ms) PRE + POST
Lateral measurement range ± 5 mm ± 5 mm ± 1.5 mm with gap width 0.5 mm ± 0.6 mm with chamfer width 0.5 mm ± 10 mm
Measuring accuracy of the seam position control ± 20 μm ± 50 μm ± 20 μm ± 20 μm ± 50 μm
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SeamLine

SeamLine takes over seam position control for the TruLaser Cell 1100 laser welding system. The sensor system is compatible with CO2 and solid-state lasers The system reliably detects gaps or edges with an alternating incident light and light section procedure.

SeamLine Pro TruFlow

SeamLine Pro TruFlow

SeamLine Pro TruFlow combines seam position control and seam geometry measurement into one holistic solution for the TruLaser Cell 1100 laser welding system with CO2 lasers. The process is based on light section. A high-speed camera records the seam point, the focal point, and the weld seam simultaneously

SeamLine Pro TruDisk

SeamLine Pro TruDisk

SeamLine Pro TruDisk provides the seam position control and seam geometry measurement with light section procedures for solid-state lasers. The independent Y and Z axes ensure that the welding position and working distance are always correct. The penetration-welded hole is evaluated in the focal spot in order to monitor the penetration weld.

SeamLine Remote product image

SeamLine Remote

SeamLine Remote takes care of seam position control and seam geometry measurement with light section procedures for remote welding applications. The process is robust against various surface qualities (e.g. scratches) as well as edge shapes.

OCT seam position control and monitoring

OCT seam position control and monitoring

OCT seam position control works in any direction and is the ideal tool for remote laser processing of car body parts. Optical coherence topography (OCT) forms the basis for the imaging process used. The OCT measuring beam is guided by a compact small-field scanner around the processing beam and scans the surroundings there.

This product range and information may vary depending on the country. Subject to changes to technology, equipment, price, and range of accessories. Please get in touch with your local contact person to find out whether the product is available in your country.

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