TH6i

Optical sensor for seam tracking on butt joint with 0-gap

The TH6i is designed for optical seam tracking in automated welding processes using an arc or laser. The active seam recognition can detect the position of the workpiece and ensure that the tool is positioned accurately.

TH6i | Optischer Sensor zur Nahtführung am Stumpfstoß mit 0-Spalt

TH6i | Sensor montiert mit Schweißbrenner

Function description

The TH6i sensor scans the seam shape along the joint without actually touching it and transmits information including gap dimensions, joint edge offset and positioning of the tool relative to the workpiece surface to the robot controller. Integrated extraneous light filtering ensures smooth operation even in the area close to the process. Efficient signal analysis ensures reliable detection, especially on reflective surfaces.

Areas of application

Automated production processes: welding, adhesives, etc.
Interfaces to all popular robot controllers
Universal analogue / digital machine interface available

Advantages

High reliability by use of state-of-the-art camera technique
Approved with high reflective surfaces as stainles steel or aluminum
Three laser lines: thus excellent stability during the acquisition of measurement data
Simple to operate

Properties

Seam tracking for standard joint types, specially on butt joint with 0-gap to correct device tolerances
Applicable on all popular and also high reflective material surfaces.
Immune to electromagnetic effects (EMI)
Not sensitive to electrical fields
Optical filters used to minimize sensitivity to extraneous light
Splash guard with integrated safety glass cleaning
Splash-proof housingSafety-glass quick-change drawer
Integrated air cooling for the sensor
Interfaces to all popular robot controller
Universal analog / digital machine interface available

Features

integrated air flushing of protective glass
integrated cooling by air
working temperature +10°C up to +45°C
box splash water protected (IP64)
easy and rapid exchange of protective glass

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