Welding
By: Xiris Automation
Canada
The Xiris weld monitoring camera page showcases advanced welding camera systems designed to improve weld quality, process visibility, automation, and operator safety. The company's cameras use High Dynamic Range (HDR) imaging technology to clearly capture both the bright welding arc and darker surrounding areas such as the weld pool, weld seam, and...
The Xiris weld monitoring camera page showcases advanced welding camera systems designed to improve weld quality, process visibility, automation, and operator safety. The company's cameras use High Dynamic Range (HDR) imaging technology to clearly capture both the bright welding arc and darker surrounding areas such as the weld pool, weld seam, and wire feed, enabling real-time monitoring and analysis of welding operations.
- Designed for open-arc and laser welding.
- Uses eye-safe Near Infrared (NIR) illumination instead of lasers.
- Provides clear visibility of the arc, melt pool, and background.
- Supports machine vision and welding automation applications.
- Intended for R&D, additive manufacturing, and critical welding processes.
- Provides thermal imaging in the Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR) spectrum.
- Delivers real-time temperature monitoring around the melt pool for better process control.
- XVC-310: Compact camera for TIG, orbital, narrow-gap, cladding, and plasma welding applications.
- XVC-700/710/750: Small-form-factor cameras designed for robotic welding, cobots, and automated manufacturing systems.
- XVC-1000/1100: General-purpose HDR weld cameras for production, fabrication, and laboratory environments.
- XVC-1000e/1100e: Ruggedized versions with IP65 protection, integrated lighting, and cooling options for harsh industrial environments.
- XVC-S100: Supports monitoring, recording, playback, and educational or R&D applications.
- XVC-S: Cost-effective monitoring solution for production submerged arc welding operations.
- Real-time weld monitoring and process control.
- Improved weld quality and defect detection.
- Enhanced operator safety through remote viewing.
- Integration with machine vision, AI tools, and automation systems.
- Recording, playback, and analysis through Xiris software solutions.
The cameras are suitable for:
- Robotic welding
- TIG, MIG, plasma, and laser welding
- Orbital welding
- Cladding and overlay welding
- Metal additive manufacturing (DED/WAAM)
- Heavy fabrication
- Research and educational environments
Video library: https://blog.xiris.com/video-library
The Xiris Weld Inspection Systems page presents a range of laser-based and machine-vision inspection solutions designed to improve weld quality, reduce production defects, and provide real-time process monitoring for tube, pipe, and industrial welding applications. The systems perform continuous, non-contact inspection and can detect weld defects as small as 0.015 mm, helping manufacturers improve quality control and reduce scrap.
A laser-based 3D post-weld inspection system for tube and pipe mills with diameters from 5–200 mm.
- Real-time weld quality monitoring
- Faster mill setup and adjustment
- 100% in-line inspection
- Reduced scrap and rework
- Non-contact, non-destructive operation
- Automated alarms and process feedback for operators
A high-precision 3D inspection system designed for larger tube and pipe mills.
- Detection of defects such as mismatch, undercut, bead height issues, deflection, freeze lines, and scarfing defects
- Real-time measurement and reporting
- Faster troubleshooting and reduced downtime
- Improved product consistency and customer satisfaction
- Water-cooled design for harsh industrial environments
A monitoring system for High-Frequency (HF) tube mills that provides visibility into the welding process before the weld is completed.
- Monitors strip edge geometry and welding temperatures
- Uses the XIR-1800 thermal camera and specialized software
- Tracks process stability and variations in real time
- Records welding data for quality assurance
- Helps operators detect issues before defects occur
A weld bead inspection solution for large fabrication projects such as pipelines, pressure vessels, shipbuilding, and pipe manufacturing.
- Captures high-resolution 2D and 3D weld bead profiles
- Inspects the backside of first-pass welds
- Detects weld defects using laser triangulation technology
- Stores and analyzes weld inspection records for traceability
A specialized system for TIG-welded tube mills.
- Measures weld seam alignment and seam width
- Tracks torch position relative to the seam
- Provides real-time process measurements and alerts
- Combines HDR weld cameras with machine-vision software for automated inspection
- Real-time weld defect detection
- Continuous 100% production monitoring
- Reduced material waste and operating costs
- Faster equipment setup and process optimization
- Improved weld consistency and quality control
- Automated data recording, reporting, and analysis
- Better operator visibility and process control through machine vision and thermal imaging technologies
The solutions are intended for:
- Tube and pipe manufacturing
- Automotive and transportation
- Aerospace
- Power generation
- Heavy fabrication
- Shipbuilding
- Pressure vessel manufacturing
- Additive manufacturing and advanced welding applications
Video library: https://blog.xiris.com/weld-inspection-video-library
