Invisual E’s camera system can be used to enhance welding set-up as well as operation, and provides advantages for inspection and operator health and safety, too.

Invisual E. Inc., a company that develops equipment, software, and process technologies for fabricating and manufacturing operations, introduces a new digital welding camera system recently, calling it “a tool for improving welding automation and quality control.”

The ICAM welding camera system extends the welding operator’s view of the weld zone by providing a real-time display and capture of the weld arc. Set-up, remote guidance, inspection, process control, quality, and operator health and safety are among the reasons that the developer offers for the ICAM in welding automation.

The weld camera offers a series of other features, too, like I/O and Ethernet-based network or PC connectivity.

The ICAM welding camera system extends the welding operator’s view of the weld zone with a real-time display and capture of the weld arc.

In addition to providing a view of the weld, the camera is able to set two dynamic range regions. Setting two regions greatly reduces the set-up time and provides opportunity for a much wider viewing area as well as detailed weld puddle display, according to Invisual E.

As a set-up tool, the ICAM system may be used in a variety of ways, such as viewing the weld torch for pre-start weld position and measuring wire stick-out length. As a run-time and training tool, ICAM can be used to view the arc, puddle, degree of weld spatter, and position. Post-welding applications include identifying go/no go conditions for weld inspection. For jobs involving customers that require quality assurance and traceability, the ICAM welding camera records images and video to disk.

Design features include:
– Compliance with the DIN 3-7 protection standard for gas welding, DIN 9-13 for electro welding
– Dynamic range > 140dB
– Auto brightness and exposure adjustment
– No blooming effects or image artifacts in scene
– Standalone system with direct VGA connect, I/O connect
– Ethernet connectibility to network or PC
– Reticule overlay, and
– Custom software to access system parameters.

The developer has posted a video to demonstrate the ICAM’s performance.

Invisual E. Inc describes itself as a company “dedicated to advancements of quality, efficiency, and capabilities for manufacturing … A technology firm that works with OEMs, integrators, and manufacturers to build brands, expand markets, grow revenues.”