Welding laser scanner head iLS-C

The igm laser sensor iLS-C is useful for applications when edges or gaps must be searched for. The sensor is conceived to detect deviations between the actual work piece position and its original position. Shifting is computed in parallel as well as in 3D mode, effectively compensating height and width deviations. Compared with conventional tactile sensors, this laser sensor reduces non-productive times essentially by using high searching speeds and detecting height and lateral position during a single search path simultaneously. The well-designed teach pendant supports easy programming; special knowledge regarding processing algorithms is not required. iLS-C shall typically be applied in those cases when tactile sensing is not possible due to sheet thicknesses and / or accessibility. Detection is initiated by moving the sensor with the robot torch across the seam to be searched for. Always the entire search sequence is performed and then the image is analyzed. Thus interference such as peaks, freak values (mirror effects) or parasitic objects (spatter formation and debris) may be identified and filtered out. The seam type to be searched for must be assigned to the search sequence. The sensor computes the detected point's absolute position according to certain robot parameters and transmits the data to the robot control system. igm is providing turn-key robotic welding solutions tailored to the customers needs and products. No single components are sold.