The OEM automotive industry is driven by regulated mechanical precision. Within the realm of robotic manufacturing lies a variety of welding operations. The process of seaming two pieces of different gauge steel is highly susceptible to small variations that can lead to weld defects which jeopardize the quality of the product. Threatening situations that may occur are misalignment, weld interruption, and deformation and modification of material properties.

To avoid inaccuracy manufacturers must monitor the weld process for every weld cycle. The process variation monitor system from OES can detect errors early in the process and is interfaced with the machine control to stop the process if suspect weld parts are produced.

How It Works

Every weld operation/cycle is monitored and early detection of excessive process variation is detected. This is a cost effective solution for weld force feedback that can be integrated onto new weld equipment for monitoring and closed loop control applications, or retrofit to existing automated lines.