Automated Weld Inspection
Automated weld inspection solutions can be integrated into robotic welding cells to track weld performance in real-time. The inspection process can also be completed as a stage after the weld is complete. Often, these systems utilize the same robot used in the welding process. This can reduce costs and programming time.
Weld quality inspection can also be conducted as a standalone inspection operation, where previously welded assemblies can be analyzed for quality upon arrival from subcontractors or before proceeding to other assembly stages. These inspection systems can sometimes be used to analyze weld quality in locations where humans may have difficulty properly assessing, such as tightly enclosed spaces.
Automated weld inspection systems not only check the weld geometry, including the weld length, shape, volume and weld alignment, but they can also detect defects in the weld that may occur. Advanced systems can identify spatter, burn-through, undercutting and porosity issues.
Midwest Engineered Systems is an integrator fluent in a variety of systems and weld inspection technologies. Leveraging our experience in robotic welding, trust MWES to select the best inspection system for the production tasks at hand, regardless of vendor.
If you’re looking into automating welding or weld inspection processes, contact MWES today to speak with our highly experienced welding and machine inspection engineers to learn how your process will benefit.
