The Xiris Blog

Detecting Welded Tube Defects 14 Jun 2022

tube

2 min

Detecting Welded Tube Defects with Xiris: Mismatch and Deflection

Last month, we began a series on the Xiris Blog regarding defect detection on...
Cameron Serles
Detecting Welded Scarfing Tube Defects 25 May 2022

weld inspection tube defects

2 min

Detecting Welded Tube Defects with Xiris: Scarfing

The Xiris WI-2200/3000 Weld Inspection System is a weld bead and tube geometry...
Cameron Serles
Introducing Xiris WeldStudio™ 3 and WeldStudio™ 3 Pro 10 May 2022

software

2 min

Weld Monitoring Just Got Easier

Introducing Xiris WeldStudio™ 3 and WeldStudio™ 3 Pro. 
Cameron Serles
Gaining a new perspective with Liisa Pine Schoonmaker 20 Apr 2022

Xiris Community

3 min

Gaining a New Perspective as a Welding Educator with Liisa Pine Schoonmaker

Liisa Pine Schoonmaker is a welding educator at Chabot College in Hayward,...
Rachel Dalton
Uninterrupted Visibility of Weld Features with SWIR 7 Apr 2022

SWIR thermal imaging

2 min

Uninterrupted Visibility of Weld Features with SWIR Imaging Technology

As we have mentioned previously on this blog, Metal Additive Manufacturing...
Cameron Serles
Creating a Safer Environment in Metal AM With SWIR 15 Mar 2022

safety additive manufacturing SWIR thermal imaging

2 min

How SWIR Technology Creates a Safer Environment in Metal Additive Manufacturing

Over the past couple of months, we have discussed the number of challenges to...
Cameron Serles
Deep Dive Into Underwater Welding with Kendal Keating 28 Feb 2022

Xiris Community

4 min

A Deep Dive into Underwater Welding with Kendal Keating

It’s not often that you find a lot of information on underwater welding, and...
Rachel Dalton
Can a Smartphone be Used to Record a Weld? 16 Feb 2022

weld camera

2 min

Can a Smartphone Camera be Used to Record a Weld?

At Xiris, we know that many welders are interested in recording their welds and...
Rachel Dalton
Xiris CellView Camera 3 Feb 2022

weld camera Education CellView camera

2 min

Getting a Greater View of a Student Welding Cell

The best welding educators are always trying to make their lessons more...
Cameron Serles
Our Top 4 Lessons for the Beginner Welder 31 Jan 2022

Education

3 min

Our Top 4 Lessons for a Beginner Welder

As in any trade, young apprentices must work hard to learn the skills and...
Rachel Dalton
Providing Human-Like Vision Using SWIR Technology 12 Jan 2022

SWIR thermal imaging

1 min

Providing Human-Like Vision using SWIR Technology

Over the past few months, we have discussed the numerous benefits that SWIR...
Cameron Serles
Xiris Thinks Pink with Welder Daniela Torelli 15 Dec 2021

Education women in welding Xiris Community

2 min

Xiris Thinks Pink with Welder Daniela Torelli

Over the past couple of months, Xiris is grateful to have had incredible ...
Aishani Mehra
Limiting Barriers in the Classroom Using the XVC-1000 Weld Camera 17 Nov 2021

Education Xiris Community

2 min

Limiting Barriers in the Classroom Using the XVC-1000 Weld Camera

Over the past two years, our work environments have been upended and society...
Aishani Mehra
Eliminating Emissivity Challenges Using SWIR Technology 22 Oct 2021

SWIR thermal imaging

1 min

Eliminating Emissivity Challenges Using SWIR Technology

Today we will be introducing our third blog in our new series discussing the...
Aishani Mehra
From student to instructor: Mackenzi Johnston's journey through welding 8 Oct 2021

Education welding welding education women in welding Xiris Community

3 min

From Student to Instructor: Mackenzi Johnston’s Journey Through Welding

Over the years the Xiris team has had the opportunity to work and collaborate...
Aishani Mehra
Robust and Reliable Solutions for Metal Thermography 30 Sep 2021

welding additive manufacturing thermal camera SWIR thermal imaging

1 min

The Benefits of SWIR Imaging Technology in Metal AM: #2 Robust & Reliable Solutions for Metal Thermography

Last month we started our new series of blog posts discussing the benefits of...
Aishani Mehra
Unparalleled monitoring tool for laser cladding 2 Sep 2021

cladding laser

1 min

Unparalleled Monitoring Tool for Laser Cladding

Xiris weld cameras and software provide an unmatched monitoring instruments for...
Dmytro Havrylov
The Ability to Obtain a Better Image 27 Aug 2021

welding additive manufacturing thermal camera SWIR thermal imaging

2 min

The Benefits of SWIR Imaging Technology in Metal AM:  #1 Ability to Obtain a Better Image

Metal Additive Manufacturing (MAM) is a fast-growing industry that produces 3D...
Aishani Mehra
19 Aug 2021

welding Tube and Pipe welding GMAW pipe

2 min

Using Xiris Welding Cameras with Advanced GMAW Welding Systems

For years, manufacturing industries that do fabrication have been working to...
Cameron Serles
Monitoring welds on wall panel membranes 27 Jul 2021

weld monitoring wall panel membranes

2 min

Monitoring Welds on Wall Panel Membranes

We are excited to introduce Xiris’ very own collection of stories from the...
Cameron Serles
Xiris Weld Cameras on Longitudinal Seam Welders 8 Jul 2021

XVC Weld Camera Seamer

1 min

Xiris Weld Cameras on Longitudinal Seam Welders

In a recent video from MITUSA, they showcase a Xiris XVC Weld Camera integrated...
Rachel Dalton
Eliminating traditional welding barriers for instructors and students 25 Jun 2021

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2 min

Eliminating Traditional Welding Barriers for Instructors and Students

Welding instructors and students are often faced with barriers in the classroom...
Aishani Mehra
Detecting hair-like scratches on coated tubing 17 Jun 2021

weld inspection Tube and Pipe welding defects tubedefects

1 min

Detecting Hairlike Scratches on Coated Tubing

Several industries, such as automotive, oil and gas, and agriculture, use...
Aishani Mehra
Xiris Watches The Partial Solar Eclipse 14 Jun 2021

weld camera XVC Weld Camera HDR eclipse

1 min

Xiris Watches the Partial Solar Eclipse

Four years ago, Xiris had the incredible opportunity to watch the beautiful...
Aishani Mehra
Weld Process Traceability Using Video 25 May 2021

Lincoln Electric

2 min

Weld Process Traceability Using Video

Enhance your fabrication capability with a robust automated traceability system...
Cameron Serles
5 Software Features That Help Educators Improve The Student Experience 6 May 2021

Education software

2 min

5 Software Features that Help Educators Improve the Student Experience

Weld Cameras have incorporated their way into many classrooms to help improve...
Cameron Serles
8 Ways Weld Cameras Improve Productivity: Recorded Video for Offline Analysis 22 Apr 2021
1 min

8 Ways Weld Cameras Improve Productivity #4: Recorded Video for Off-Line Analysis

Over the past few months, we have discussed the numerous ways that weld cameras...
Rachel Dalton
8 Ways Weld Cameras Improve Productivity: Improved Arc On-Time 24 Mar 2021
1 min

8 Ways Weld Cameras Improve Productivity #3: Improved Arc On-Time

We have discussed the benefits of weld cameras before, such as in some of our...
Rachel Dalton
Xiris Releases a New Weld Inspection System with Class 2 Laser 2 Mar 2021

weld inspection

1 min

Xiris Releases New Weld Inspection System with Class 2 Laser

In our efforts to continuously drive innovation of our product line, Xiris has...
Cameron Serles
Weld Cameras provide a safer environment in pipeline construction 23 Feb 2021

safety

2 min

Providing a Safer Welding Environment in Pipeline Construction

Pipeline infrastructure is needed to help countries function. Acting as the...
Rachel Dalton
8 Ways Weld Cameras Improve Productivity: Reduce Errors and Cut Costs 10 Feb 2021
1 min

8 Ways Weld Cameras Improve Productivity #2: Reduce Errors and Cut Costs

Last month we began our series of blog posts discussing each of the eight ways...
Rachel Dalton
Four ways audio can improve weld training 26 Jan 2021

Education audio

3 min

Four Ways Audio Can Improve Weld Training

Experienced welders can instantly tell if something is wrong with a welding...
Cameron Serles
8 Ways Weld Cameras Improve Productivity: Increased Health and Safety 7 Jan 2021

weld camera weld safety safety health

2 min

8 Ways Weld Cameras Improve Productivity #1: Increased Health and Safety

To start off the new year, we wanted to begin a new series on the Xiris blog. W...
Rachel Dalton
Xiris over the years 21 Dec 2020
2 min

Xiris Over the Years

In a fast-changing world, we’re accustomed to always look ahead and be prepared...
Rachel Dalton
Xiris Weld Cameras for Educators 8 Dec 2020

weld camera Education

2 min

Xiris Weld Cameras for Educators

  A few weeks ago, we held our largest webinar yet: Xiris Weld Cameras for...
Rachel Dalton
New Welding Lab 23 Nov 2020

weld video XVC Weld Camera

1 min

Xiris Opens a New Welding Lab!

Over the years, Xiris weld cameras have been tested with the help of local...
Rachel Dalton
MRO Contractors Are Winning New Business 3 Nov 2020

weld monitoring

3 min

MRO Contractors are Winning New Business with Weld Cameras

Power plants, petrochemical and other large bulk processing facilities all have...
Cameron Serles
Xiris Tablet HMI 20 Oct 2020

welding automation

1 min

Xiris Tablet HMI for Long Seam Welds

Welding Automation can dramatically improve operator safety,...
Greg Cooke
XVC-700 Weld Camera in it's protective enclosure on the BBQ 6 Oct 2020
1 min

Our New Camera Survives the Barbecue Test!

Recently, Xiris released a ruggedized variation of its XVC-700 weld camera...
Cameron Serles
Captured image of a plasma cut on a pipe 22 Sep 2020

Xiris Plasma XVC Weld Camera

2 min

Using Cameras to Monitor Plasma Cutting

Companies that build and service large infrastructure projects almost always...
Cameron Serles
Student performing a weld with a Xiris Weld Camera capturing recorded video 28 Aug 2020
4 min

Pivoting Welding Education in the Future Post Covid-19

No one knows what education is going to look like after the COVID-19 crisis,...
Cameron Serles
19 Aug 2020
1 min

MQTT Interface for Lincoln Power Wave® Welding Systems

MQTT, or Message Queuing Telemetry Transport, is an industry standard...
Cameron Serles
21 Jul 2020

Tube and Pipe welding

2 min

Inspection of Extruded Coatings on Liquid Fuel Tubes

A multinational Tier 1 automotive parts manufacturer had a problem.  They make ...
Cameron Serles
Cold Metal Transfer (CMT) process 7 Jul 2020

weld camera trigger

1 min

Imaging CMT Welding with a Weld Camera

Cold Metal Transfer (CMT) welding is a variant of the GMAW process developed by...
Rachel Dalton
Weld Studio showing weld audio monitoring 25 Jun 2020

weld camera weld monitoring audio

1 min

Future Possibilities for Audio Monitoring of Welding

Xiris has been at the forefront of weld monitoring for more than a decade by...
Cameron Serles
Image of the Schlieren Optics Setup with a Xiris Weld Camera 10 Jun 2020

weld camera applications

2 min

A Unique Application for Xiris Weld Cameras: Schlieren Imaging

At Xiris we are all about viewing weld processes in ways you’ve never seen...
Rachel Dalton
The Heat Zone or “Spot” seen from the backside of the weld 28 May 2020

weld camera Tube and Pipe welding weld seam

2 min

Thermally Enhanced Weld Camera Improves Productivity in HSAW

A challenge most fabricators face when using Helical Submerged Arc Welding...
Cameron Serles
Image Analysis of the Initial Testing at University of Waterloo 12 May 2020

weld camera applications laser additive manufacturing additive manufacturing

1 min

Using Weld Cameras to Monitor Laser Bed Additive Manufacturing

In an effort to accelerate the industrialization and adoption of metal additive...
Rachel Dalton
Geometric Template Matching in WeldStudio™ 27 Apr 2020

weld camera WeldStudio software

2 min

Using Template Matching to Locate Features in a Weld Process

Xiris has recently introduced a new version of its WeldStudio software with a...
Cameron Serles
TIG Torch starting up 7 Apr 2020

weld camera WeldStudio software

1 min

Pre-Recording Buffering of Weld Image Video

A key feature of the Xiris Weld Camera includes being able to record and...
Cameron Serles
XVC-1000e weld camera in action 25 Mar 2020

quality control weld camera weld inspection

1 min

Xiris Automation: More Than Just an Innovative Product

In the September issue (page 38) of Australian Welding, Weld Australia...
Rachel Dalton
orig1 26 Feb 2020

weld camera fabricators TIG welding

1 min

Monitoring the Melt Pool from the Backside in Root Pass TIG Welding

Highly precise welding procedures commonly found in power generation...
David Giannotti
11 Feb 2020

community giving back

1 min

Xiris in the Community

At Xiris we believe in giving back to the communities in which we live and work...
Rachel Dalton
22 Jan 2020

welding weld camera system inspection

2 min

Detecting Skip Welds During Fabrication

Skip welding, otherwise known as Tack Welding, is a commonly used welding...
David Giannotti
Xiris WeldMIC 7 Jan 2020

quality control weld camera weld monitoring audio

2 min

Three Benefits of Adding Audio to your Weld Camera

Experienced, professional welders agree that sound is often just as valuable in...
David Giannotti
17 Dec 2019

Xiris welding Trade Show

2 min

Fall Tradeshow Recap

After another busy quarter, we are taking a look back at some of the major...
David Giannotti
xvc-700-side-by-side-header-2 5 Dec 2019

XVC Weld Camera inspection

1 min

5 Welding Applications Where Angled Optics Optimize Monitoring

The XVC-700, the new weld camera from Xiris, features a unique flex design...
David Giannotti
SMAW- Audio in Welding 3 Dec 2019

quality control weld camera welding weld monitoring audio SMAW

1 min

What Does Welding Sound Like? SMAW

“Most welding shop foremen who interview welders give them a weld test and know...
Cameron Serles
Students viewing a weld demo 27 Nov 2019

Education Xiris welding

1 min

How To Engage Young Welding Apprentices

Welding has a problem. We all know about it, but we often don’t talk about it....
David Giannotti
Pseudo color 2 12 Nov 2019

quality control weld camera High Dynamic Range HDR pseudo color

1 min

Using Pseudo Color to Highlight Features in Welding

Weld cameras can produce color and monochrome images. Often monochrome images...
Cameron Serles
GTAW 29 Oct 2019

quality control weld camera welding GTAW weld monitoring audio

1 min

What Does Welding Sound Like? GTAW

To accompany the launch of Xiris’ new audio monitoring technology, we are...
Cameron Serles
safety 3 Oct 2019

quality control weld environment High Dynamic Range safety health HDR weld camera system consistent

1 min

Using Xiris Weld Cameras to Reduce Health Risks

High Dynamic Range (HDR) weld cameras provide clear images of a welding process...
Robin Montgomery
What does welding sound like? GMAW 2 Oct 2019

quality control weld camera GMAW weld monitoring audio

2 min

What Does Welding Sound Like? GMAW

Each type of welding has a unique sound. Sometimes that sound can signify...
Cameron Serles
Xiris 30th Anniversary Photo-1 24 Sep 2019

quality control welding

1 min

Xiris Celebrates 30 Years!

Xiris is pleased to celebrate its 30th anniversary in September, 2019. Founded...
David Giannotti
Enviro Blog XVC 18 Sep 2019

quality control weld camera weld inspection High Dynamic Range HDR sustainable environmentally friendly

1 min

How to Make Welding More Environmentally Friendly

In today’s world, environmental issues are becoming more and more important in...
Robin Montgomery
Audio 2 image 3 Sep 2019

quality control weld camera weld monitoring audio hardware software

2 min

How to Implement Audio Monitoring for your Welding Operation

Our team at Xiris has released an audio monitoring package for our weld...
Cameron Serles
Xiris Educator Kit 20 Aug 2019

quality control weld inspection weld environment High Dynamic Range HDR weld camera system consistent inspection system educator weld school visual arc system

1 min

Weld Cameras: The New Tool to Teach Welding

Using weld cameras in a classroom has many benefits for students, instructors,...
Robin Montgomery
Audio (1) sound wave pic 23 Jul 2019

quality control weld camera weld monitoring audio

1 min

Xiris Launches Audio Monitoring for Weld Cameras!

Xiris is proud to announce a revolutionary addition to our industry-leading...
Cameron Serles
Seam Tracking 9 Jul 2019

Laser welding Tube and Pipe welding tubedefects tube mill mill

1 min

Xiris Seam Tracking for Laser Welding on Tube Mills

Laser welding offers several advantages over conventional TIG or Plasma welding...
Greg Cooke
Support Center Screenshot cropped 2 19 Jun 2019

weld camera weld inspection Tube and Pipe welding weld camera system inspection system online support customer service

1 min

Xiris Launches New Support Center

Our team at Xiris has always been dedicated towards providing an excellent...
Robin Montgomery
dobben edit 13 Jun 2019

quality control weld inspection weld safety High Dynamic Range operator XVC Weld Camera HDR #testimonial consistent inspection system

1 min

Ground-Breaking Technology + Dedicated Customer Service = Great Value

Once we’ve demonstrated to potential customers how a Xiris weld camera can help...
Cameron Serles
Students viewing a live weld demo 30 May 2019

quality control weld inspection weld environment High Dynamic Range HDR weld camera system consistent inspection system educator weld school

2 min

10 Reasons Why You Should Add a Weld Camera to Your Classroom

Adding cameras to view and record welding is a constant desire of progressive...
Cameron Serles
WI3000 System 14 May 2019

quality control weld inspection High Dynamic Range pipe tube HDR weld seam tubedefects consistent WI-2000 inspection system WI-3000

1 min

How Weld Inspection helps Tube Producers in the Automotive Sector

The Automotive Sector is constantly trying to reduce the weight of cars. Part...
Emily Blackborow
fabtech mexico 10 May 2019

weld camera Trade Show Tube and Pipe welding XVC Weld Camera inspection system

1 min

Reflecting on Spring 2019 Trade Shows

The past couple of weeks have been busy for the Xiris Automation team as we’ve...
Robin Montgomery
Weld camera image in color 2 May 2019

weld inspection manufacturing defects weld monitoring XVC Weld Camera HDR color weld camera color imaging weld camera system welding education consistent

2 min

Color or Not? Five Questions to Consider When Choosing a Weld Camera

Welding is not a very colorful operation. The metal, torch and other materials...
Cameron Serles
Xiris WeldStudio 16 Apr 2019

quality control weld inspection High Dynamic Range XVC Weld Camera weld camera system consistent trigger photodiode

1 min

Using the Photodiode with an XVC-1000 Weld Camera

A photodiode is an electronic which, when exposed to light, generates a change...
Emily Blackborow
Sensor Head 2 Apr 2019

quality control weld inspection weld camera system consistent WI-2000 inspection system Recertification Program WI-3000 recertification

1 min

Why Recertification of Your Inspection System is Important

In today's modern manufacturing environment, continuous improvement is needed...
Emily Blackborow
Welding-like-you-have-never-seen-before-cover 20 Mar 2019

High Dynamic Range marketing weld camera system

1 min

Answering Questions About Weld Camera Set Up

Using cameras to monitor welding processes isn’t a new idea. But it’s an idea...
Cameron Serles
Window2 PIP 5 Mar 2019

weld inspection manufacturing area of interest color imaging weld camera system welding education consistent WeldStudio PictureInaPicture PIP

1 min

Picture in a Picture from a Weld Camera!

Xiris has recently added a powerful new feature to its WeldStudio™ software...
Emily Blackborow
Lasimm Machine 27 Feb 2019

weld camera Education High Dynamic Range manufacturing applications XVC Weld Camera HDR weld camera system consistent inspection

1 min

LASIMM project goes live with Xiris Automation

 
Emily Blackborow
Various High Voltage Cable Samples 20 Feb 2019

quality control weld inspection Tube and Pipe welding manufacturing tube WI-2000p weld camera system consistent

1 min

Inspecting Metal Sheath on High Voltage Cables

High Voltage Cable is a multi-layer cable used for running high voltages...
Cameron Serles
Pulsed weld process 7 Feb 2019

quality control

3 min

Triggering Weld Cameras for Imaging Pulsed Welds

Various pulsed synergic and non-synergic GMAW modes can be difficult to capture...
Cameron Serles
TLA 24 Jan 2019

quality control tube defects WI-2000p reduced costs automotive tubedefects tube mill

1 min

A Customer Testimonial for Xiris Tube & Pipe Inspection Systems

Who doesn’t love an inspiring transformation story? Weld inspection systems...
Emily Blackborow
Coil Joining Video 10 Jan 2019

quality control tube reduced costs weld camera system coil joining tube mill

1 min

Using Weld Cameras to Enable a Continuous Coil Joining Process

Xiris’ High Dynamic Range (HDR) welding cameras can be used in a multitude of...
Cameron Serles
Scarf Defect_2017-01 13 Dec 2018

scarfing tube

2 min

How to Detect Scarf Tool Wear on a Tube Mill

During tube production, immediately after the tube has been welded and before...
Cameron Serles
Xiris - Metal Additive Manufacturing 29 Nov 2018

weld camera XVC Weld Camera additive manufacturing Metal AM

1 min

The Quality Challenge in Metal Additive Manufacturing

Product manufacturers in industries such as aerospace, defense, and healthcare...
Magda Paszko
Booth 2-Straightened 15 Nov 2018

weld camera Trade Show XVC Weld Camera

2 min

Reflecting on Fall 2018 Trade Shows

The experience of a trade show is quite difficult to put into words; regardless...
Magda Paszko
XVC-S 1 Nov 2018

weld inspection welding automation Xiris Sub Arc welding pipe XVC Weld Camera submerged arc welding Robotic Welding

2 min

Rugged, Robust, and Ready to Use - The XVC-S Sub Arc Weld Camera

Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) is a common welding process used in a variety of...
Cornelius Sawatzky
Weld-Inspection-System 18 Oct 2018

weld inspection Trade Show Tube China 2018

1 min

Xiris in Shanghai, Tube China 2018

Just a couple of weeks ago, Xiris had the opportunity to showcase our Weld...
Dean Zhao
Bead Ripple 5 Oct 2018

quality control Tube and Pipe welding bead height tube productivity tools tubedefects tube mill

1 min

Detecting Bead Ripple During Tube Manufacturing

Lighter wall mild steel pipe production requires bead height monitoring for...
Cameron Serles
tech support 13 Sep 2018

Tube and Pipe welding productivity color weld camera weld camera system

1 min

Xiris Automation: Let Our Customers Do the Talking!

Our weld camera and tube & pipe inspection systems are only part of the...
Margaret Montgomery
coil joining 4 Sep 2018

Tube and Pipe welding tubedefects coil joining tube mill mill

1 min

Seam Monitoring for Coil Joining

Monitoring the welding process during coil joining at the front end of a tube...
Cornelius Sawatzky
Slip ring connection 16 Aug 2018

Pipe Cladding pipe TIG Slip Ring weld camera system cladding tig torch TIG welding

2 min

Using High Dynamic Range Cameras for Slip-Ring Applications

If you use slip rings and rotating torches in cladding, there now is a way that...
Cameron Serles
20180601_113704 enhanced 19 Jul 2018

weld camera weld camera system welding course welding education

1 min

An Eye Into the Future: Weld Cameras in the Classroom

Xiris's XVC-1100 kit and XVC-1000e HDR weld cameras are transforming the way...
Margaret Montgomery
Captured image from Xiris Weld Camera 5 Jul 2018

color weld camera additive manufacturing weld camera system

1 min

DED Additive Manufacturing: 5 Things you can Monitor with Weld Cameras

Of greatest interest to most users of Additive Manufacturing using Direct...
Cameron Serles
audit logs 3 21 Jun 2018

Tube and Pipe welding pipe tube defects WI-2000p tubedefects

1 min

Tracking Tube Production Using the WI2000 and WI3000 systems

Xiris' WeldInspection System Helps Identify the Root Cause of Variations in...
Cornelius Sawatzky
Xiris Tradeshow Booth at Beijing Essen Welding and Cutting Fair. 7 Jun 2018

Trade Show weld camera system Beijing Essen 2018

Xiris at the 2018 Beijing Essen Welding and Cutting Show

Discovering New Opportunities Alongside our Chinese Distributors. The Beijing...
Dean Zhao
safety before+ after larger 18 May 2018

weld camera weld safety safety arc welding mig welding weld camera system

1 min

Weld Safety: Before and After

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, welders and cutters "have one of...
Margaret Montgomery
Xiris Tradeshow Booth 4 May 2018

Tube and Pipe welding weld Tube Dusseldorf conference weld monitoring XVC Weld Camera color weld camera

1 min

April 2018: Looking Back

April was an extremely successful month for Xiris Automation! Read below for a...
Margaret Montgomery
2018_4_24 _ Rugged Weld Cameras for Tough Weld Environments.jpg 24 Apr 2018

weld camera

1 min

Rugged Cameras for Tough Weld Environments

Tandem MIG Welding - Environmental Concerns?  Not everyone was as confident as...
Dean Zhao
2018_4_3 - SPC Data Logging Utility Display, Xiris WI2000.jpg 10 Apr 2018

weld inspection Tube and Pipe welding

1 min

SPC Measurements on a Tube Mill

Statistical Process Control (SPC) is the use of inspection data to determine...
Cameron Serles
2018_3_27 - Monitoring High Amperage Welding on Aluminum with a Weld Camera 27 Mar 2018

weld camera Aluminum High Amperage Welding

1 min

Monitoring High Amperage Welding on Aluminum

Aluminum welding needs to be performed typically "hot and fast." When using...
Justin Grahn
2018_3_13 - Watching a Rotating Cladding Process 13 Mar 2018

Pipe Cladding weld monitoring Slip Ring

1 min

Watching a Rotating Cladding Process

Cladding material on to the inside surface of a pipe requires movement of the...
Justin Grahn
2018_2_27 - Watching a 1,000,000 Watt Plasma Arc 27 Feb 2018

weld camera weld monitoring Plasma

1 min

Watching a 1,000,000 Watt Plasma Arc!

Usually Xiris Weld cameras are used to monitor open weld arcs of many kinds of...
Justin Grahn
Xiris 13 Feb 2018

weld camera welding automation Machine Vision Robotic Welding

1 min

Xiris is Growing!

In 2017 Xiris saw business growth of more than 40% over the previous year. This...
Catherine Cline
Dec 4 - image 1.jpg 4 Dec 2017

High Dynamic Range Tube and Pipe welding submerged arc welding

1 min

Using Cameras When Welding Spiral Pipe Part 3: Post Weld Inspection

Following sub arc welding on the inside and outside of a helically welded pipe,...
Cornelius Sawatzky
Nov 24 Fabtech1 24 Nov 2017

Trade Show XVC Weld Camera

1 min

Weld Camera Success at Fabtech 2017!

Xiris recently attended the Fabtech trade show, held once again this year at...
Catherine Cline
MAM like you have never seen it_Page 6_Top Image_powder feed droplet formation.png 2 Nov 2017

High Dynamic Range metal additive manufacturing

2 min

How to Make Metal AM Process Adjustments in Real Time

Research and Development is a crucial element of success in Metal Additive...
Catherine Cline
operator-remote-monitoring-sub-arc-welding-process.jpg 3 Oct 2017

High Dynamic Range Tube and Pipe welding submerged arc welding

2 min

Using Cameras When Welding Spiral Pipe Part 2: Helical Sub Arc Welding

One-step Helical (or Spiral) Submerged Arc Welding (HSAW) processes do not use...
Peter Serles
Xiris Weld Camera.jpg 31 Aug 2017

weld camera High Dynamic Range

1 min

Video: The solar eclipse seen through a weld camera!

The day of the recent solar eclipse was a fun one for us at Xiris. It was also...
Mike Lundy
XVC-1000e with Seam Tracker Software.png 16 Aug 2017

Tube and Pipe welding submerged arc welding weld seam alignment

2 min

Using Cameras When Welding Spiral Pipe: Processing and Tacking

Helical (or Spiral) Submerged Arc Welding (HSAW) allows for larger,...
Cameron Serles
Weld operator in dangerous position 3 Aug 2017

High Dynamic Range safety operator additive manufacturing

2 min

How HDR Weld Cameras Improve Operator Safety

What’s wrong with this picture?
Cameron Serles
June 28 Image 2.jpg 28 Jun 2017

quality control Xiris High Dynamic Range GMAW weld monitoring additive manufacturing

2 min

Using Weld Cameras to Minimize Excessive Spatter on GMAW

Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) is characterized by the creation of sparks and...
Peter Serles
WI3000 System.jpg 14 Jun 2017

quality control Tube and Pipe welding laser-based monitoring scarfing productivity tools automotive

2 min

Post Scarf Inspection of Automotive Fuel Line Tubing

Fuel line tubing is typically manufactured on an ERW welding mill similar to...
Cornelius Sawatzky
May 31 Blog Image 1.jpg 31 May 2017

quality control Xiris High Dynamic Range laser additive manufacturing additive manufacturing productivity tools

2 min

Get Better Quality from Your Laser Additive Manufacturing Process

Additive manufacturing is an increasingly attractive technology that has in...
Peter Serles
May 3 image 1.png 3 May 2017

quality control image processing Xiris welding productivity tools EMI

1 min

Robust Weld Cameras for High Frequency Weld Applications

Electromagnetic interference (EMI) that is generated by high frequency weld...
Catherine Cline
Weld operator in dangerous position 3 Apr 2017

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1 min

Why Weld Cameras are Essential when Welding Large Pipe

 
Cameron Serles
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Upgrade Your View with a Xiris Weld Camera

Upgrade Your View! This isn’t the first time Xiris has run into a duct-taped...
Justin Grahn
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1 min

Marketing your Welding Products with Weld Videos

Why should your customers buy from you rather than your competitors?
Cameron Serles
14 Feb 2017

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1 min

How to Reduce Customer Returns from your Tube Mill

When a customer refuses to accept a shipment because of a quality problem, the...
Cameron Serles
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2 min

Ontario High School Purchases a Weld Camera Kit!

 
Catherine Cline
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1 min

The Ultimate Weld Video Library

First, let me take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy, healthy and...
Catherine Cline
21 Dec 2016

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1 min

How to Find Defects Sooner and Reduce Scrap on a Tube Mill

In a tube mill, production scrap can come from just about anywhere: tooling...
Cameron Serles
Inspecting tube welds before and after scarfing 7 Dec 2016

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1 min

Checking Tube Welds Before and After Scarfing

The process of tube welding requires several variables to be in check for...
Cameron Serles
23 Nov 2016

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1 min

Reducing Tube Mill Downtime with Weld Inspection

Tube mills require a large capital investment that often gets amortized...
Cameron Serles
Xiris weld inspection system 16 Nov 2016

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Xiris Helps Tube Producer Eliminate Weld Problems

Xiris’ WI2000 Weld Inspection System measures weld bead and formed tube...
Cornelius Sawatzky
26 Oct 2016

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1 min

How to Reduce Quality Lab Time Associated with a Tube Mill

Lab time is a precious commodity.  As part of the changeover process on a tube...
Cameron Serles
The Maverick and TipTig Booths at CanWeld 12 Oct 2016

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1 min

Xiris Attends CanWeld 2016

Xiris had the pleasure of co-exhibiting with Maverick Testing and TIP TIG USA...
Catherine Cline
27 Sep 2016

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1 min

How to Reduce Set-Up Time on a Tube Mill

Every time a tube mill is changed over to run a new product, a set-up process...
Cameron Serles
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2 min

Monitoring Welding Processes in Color

In most situations, a high dynamic range (HDR) image that provides a clear view...
Justin Grahn
30 Aug 2016

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1 min

Free ROI Calculator for Tube Weld Inspection Systems

Two of the most important competitive advantages in tube production are the...
Karen Serles
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1 min

Using Weld Cameras For Torch Alignment

When Xiris demonstrates its weld camera systems, one of the unexpected benefits...
Catherine Cline
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2 min

Using a Light Meter for Automatic Weld Monitoring

With the advent of high dynamic range weld cameras such as the Xiris XVC-1000,...
Cameron Serles
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XVC-S for Subarc Weld Monitoring: A Case Study

The Xiris XVC-S Weld Camera system was recently profiled in a Subarc Welding...
Catherine Cline
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1 min

Weld Revolution Uses the Xiris Color Weld Camera

 
Catherine Cline
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1 min

Xiris Will Exhibit at the Beijing Essen Welding & Cutting Fair

 
Cameron Serles
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1 min

Additive Manufacturing Research and Development Made Easier

Additive Manufacturing refers to a process whereby 3D design data is used to...
Justin Grahn
10 May 2016

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1 min

Xiris Weld Cameras in Long-Distance Pipeline Manufacturing

The manufacturing of long-distance pipelines for the oil and gas industry uses...
Dean Zhao
Detecting Slag Build-up on Ferrite Casings in Pipe Mills 26 Apr 2016

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2 min

Detecting Slag Build-up on Ferrite Casings in Pipe Mills

 A major challenge in producing good quality pipe on a welded Pipe Mill is the...
Cornelius Sawatzky
12 Apr 2016

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1 min

The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Relies on XVC 1000

Recently, Xiris had the pleasure of working with the Additive Manufacturing...
Catherine Cline
29 Mar 2016

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Weld.com Partners with Xiris Automation

 
Cameron Serles
15 Mar 2016

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2 min

Using a Trigger Signal on a Weld Camera

 
Cameron Serles
Using the AOI to create a faster image 1 Mar 2016

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1 min

Using Area of Interest to Achieve High Frame Rates with a Weld Camera

 
Cameron Serles
16 Feb 2016

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2 min

Imaging the Changing Intensity of the Laser Spot

 
Cameron Serles
19 Jan 2016

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1 min

Off Axis Mounting of a Weld Camera onto Laser Processes

Off Axis Mounting of a Weld Camera onto Laser Processes
Cameron Serles
5 Jan 2016

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2 min

Coaxial Mounting of a Weld Camera onto Laser Processes

Coaxial Mounting of a Weld Camera onto Laser Processes
Cameron Serles
4 Dec 2015

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2 min

Integrating a Weld Camera into Laser Welding Processes

 Integrating a Weld Camera to Laser Welding Processes
Cameron Serles
27 Oct 2015

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1 min

Improved Productivity in Submerged Arc Welding using a Xiris Camera

The problem: A large fabricator in Mexico employed welding operators high atop...
Cameron Serles
9 Sep 2015

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1 min

Using a Camera for Welding R&D, Part 2: Filler Wire

Most non-Autogenous welding processes use an external filler wire that is added...
Justin Grahn
Laser powder spray 21 Aug 2015

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1 min

Using a Camera for Welding R&D, Part 1: Powder Spray

Cladding processes that use powder spray incorporate a variety of technologies...
Justin Grahn
manipulator cell 10 Aug 2015

weld camera retrofitting

2 min

Retrofitting a Weld Camera into an Existing Manipulator Cell

Recently, Xiris installed a weld camera into an existing welding manipulator...
Cameron Serles
Typical Welding Seamer 22 Jul 2015

welding XVC Weld Camera Seamer

2 min

Retrofitting a Weld Camera into an Existing Seamer Device

Recently, Xiris installed a weld camera into an existing welding seamer.  A...
Cameron Serles
14 Jul 2015

weld camera safety XVC Weld Camera Tank Manufacturing

2 min

Improving Tank Manufacturing Safety with Cameras

Large tank manufacturing can be a difficult process.  Welding together large...
Justin Grahn
6 Jul 2015

Trade Show XVC Weld Camera

1 min

Successful Show in Shanghai for Xiris!

Xiris Automation Inc. exhibited the new XVC-1000 Weld View Camera in this...
Dean Zhao
30 Jun 2015

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1 min

Post Scarf Inspection on Tube and Pipe Mills

Scarfing is a process of removing excess weld bead on a pipe or tube to create...
Cameron Serles
15 Jun 2015

XVC Weld Camera

1 min

Xiris Goes to the Shanghai Welding Show!

Xiris has established success in selling a number of Xiris XVC-O and XVC-1000...
Dean Zhao
3 Jun 2015

Xiris XVC Weld Camera

1 min

Xiris Opens European Sales Office!

Cameron Serles
26 May 2015

High Dynamic Range electron beam welding

1 min

A New View of Electron Beam Welding Processes

Refractory metals are a class of metals that have an extremely high melting...
Cameron Serles
29 Apr 2015

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1 min

How to Build Enthusiasm for Welding

Motivating your welding staff doesn't have to be a challenge anymore. It's...
Cameron Serles
14 Apr 2015

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2 min

Seeing Detail in Plasma Cutting and Welding Processes

Using a Xiris high dynamic range Weld Camera to see the detail of a Plasma...
Justin Grahn
23 Mar 2015

GTAW

1 min

Using a Weld Camera to Accelerate On-The-Job Training

Fabricators who make large pressure vessels capable of holding 3000 psi (200...
Cameron Serles
3 Feb 2015

High Dynamic Range Windowing

2 min

High Speed Imaging of Welds using Windowing

The Xiris XVC-1000 Weld Camera is a High Dynamic Range camera ideally suitable...
Cameron Serles
Camera running co-axially to the laser beam delivery system 9 Jan 2015

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2 min

Using a View Camera to Monitor Automotive Body Laser Welds

During the initial stages of automotive assembly, a car’s chassis is built up...
Cameron Serles
23 Dec 2014

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1 min

Xiris Gets Rave Reviews of our Weld Camera from a 3rd Party!

Xiris received an early Christmas present this year in the form of a fantastic...
Catherine Cline
5 Dec 2014

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2 min

Using Cameras to Monitor Electron Beam Welding

Electron Beam Welding (EBW) has evolved to become a highly effective welding...
Cameron Serles
24 Nov 2014

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1 min

Success at Fabtech Atlanta for Xiris!

Fabtech is North America’s largest metal forming and fabricating event that...
Leanne Sinclair
10 Nov 2014

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1 min

Xiris Partners with TPS WeldTech at Photonex

Xiris had the great opportunity to join TPS WeldTech at UK’s largest showcase...
Leanne Sinclair
Xiris Weld Camera 4 Nov 2014

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1 min

The Xiris XVC-1000 is the Perfect Tool for OEMs

A common difficulty Original Equipment Manufacturers face is the integration of...
Leanne Sinclair
XVC-O software screen 21 Oct 2014

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2 min

Two Types of Weld Cameras to Help You

Xiris Automation Inc. designs inspection systems, or “machines that can see”....
Cameron Serles
Xiris View Camera for Submerged Arc Welding 14 Oct 2014

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2 min

How to Improve Your Sub Arc Business

The submerged arc welding process is used in a variety of industries all that...
Cameron Serles
2 Oct 2014

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2 min

Shutter Selection: Improve the Image Quality of Your Weld Camera

Recent advances in electronics technology have made it possible for cameras...
Cameron Serles
Xiris at the Pipe and Tube 2014 show 23 Sep 2014

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1 min

Xiris Presents at Pipe and Tube Houston

This past week, The Tube & Pipe Association (TPA) and the International Tube...
Leanne Sinclair
18 Sep 2014

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1 min

Xiris Exhibits at IMTS 2014

Xiris Automation participates in many international trade shows. Our products...
Leanne Sinclair
Shipbuilding studies 9 Sep 2014

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1 min

Decrease Injuries, Increase Efficiency and Prioritize Workplace Safety

The construction of large ship vessels is a very complex and hazardous trade....
Leanne Sinclair
2 Sep 2014

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2 min

Monitoring Tube and Pipe Production to Find the TOE ANGLE

Recent advancements in machine vision technology have made a new type of...
Cameron Serles
28 Aug 2014

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1 min

If You Can’t See It, Should You Sell It?

Xiris Automation specializes in “machines that can see”. We provide some of...
Cameron Serles
19 Aug 2014

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1 min

Welding Smoke: How Does it Effect You?

The welding environment has very dangerous elements; one that has been...
Leanne Sinclair
Bead ratio diagram 12 Aug 2014

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2 min

Monitoring Squeeze Pressure on Tube and Pipe Mills

Recent advancements in machine vision technology have made a new type of...
Cameron Serles
5 Aug 2014

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1 min

Bring Welding Education into the 21st Century with Weld Cameras!

One of the biggest problems instructors face when teaching welding students is...
Cameron Serles
29 Jul 2014

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1 min

Inspecting Welds on Thin Walled Tubes

Legislative requirements forcing automotive manufacturers to improve their...
Cameron Serles
Welding Accidents Diagram 21 Jul 2014

Machine Vision welding safety accident fatal death manufacturer OSHA

2 min

Don’t Compromise! Prioritize Safety, Prioritize Vision.

Welding is a very advanced trade that demands not only skill, but training,...
Leanne Sinclair
Standard image of a weld vs Xiris weld camera image 17 Jul 2014

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1 min

How to Get the Best View of an Open Arc Weld

Attaining a good image of a weld and the surrounding background has been a...
Cameron Serles
8 Jul 2014

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1 min

Taking the Danger Out of Weld Monitoring

Xiris recently received a call from a prospective client asking about our...
Cameron Serles
Students viewing a weld demonstration on a display monitor. 2 Jul 2014

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2 min

How Weld Cameras Can Help Improve the Student Experience

Technical trade schools and welding education programs are not new to...
Cornelius Sawatzky
Beijing Essen Welding Show crowd 24 Jun 2014

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1 min

Successful Show in Beijing for Xiris!

Xiris Automation Inc. exhibited at the XVC-O Weld View Camera in this year's...
Dean Zhao
17 Jun 2014

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2 min

Monitoring Tube and Pipe Production to Find SCARFING Defects

Recent advancements in machine vision technology have made a new type of...
Cornelius Sawatzky
Welding line in a facility 10 Jun 2014

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1 min

How System Integrators Use Xiris Weld Cameras in Automation

Systems integrators who build automated welding processes are always searching...
Cameron Serles
3 Jun 2014

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2 min

Monitoring Tube and Pipe Production to Find FREEZE LINE Defects

Recent advancements in machine vision technology have made a new type of...
Cornelius Sawatzky
19th Beijing Essen Welding & Cutting Fair 27 May 2014

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1 min

See Xiris in Beijing June 10-13, 2014.

Since signing Harbin Jinlifeng Co. Ltd as our distributor for China in January...
Dean Zhao
20 May 2014

Xiris welding Trade Show distributor FIMAQH argentina

1 min

Xiris Expands to South America

Xiris recently attended the FIMAQH trade fair in Buenos Aires, Argentina. ...
Cameron Serles
13 May 2014

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2 min

Monitoring Tube and Pipe Production to Detect BEAD ROLL

Recent advancements in machine vision technology have made a new type of...
Cornelius Sawatzky
6 May 2014

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1 min

Labelling Your Weld Videos with Production Weld Data

A Weld Camera used for remotely viewing welding processes can become an even...
Cameron Serles
29 Apr 2014

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2 min

Monitoring Tube and Pipe Production to Find FORMING Defects

Recent advancements in machine vision technology have made a new type of...
Cornelius Sawatzky
22 Apr 2014

welding automation Trade Show Tube and Pipe welding undercut Tube Dusseldorf

1 min

Tube Düsseldorf Recap

As the organizers of Wire & Tube Düsseldorf promised, the show held at the...
Cameron Serles
15 Apr 2014

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2 min

Case Study: Cinter S.A. - Tube Weld Inspection

Selling over great distances is never easy.  Even if the customer knows about...
Cameron Serles
8 Apr 2014

quality control weld camera weld inspection Laser welding image processing High Dynamic Range Tube and Pipe welding laser-based monitoring Pipe Cladding welding defect bead height

2 min

Monitoring Tube and Pipe Production to Find BEAD HEIGHT Defects

Recent advancements in machine vision technology have made a new type of...
Cornelius Sawatzky
Tube logo 1 Apr 2014

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1 min

Come Visit Us at Tube Düsseldof 2014!

Cameron Serles
25 Mar 2014

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1 min

Notes from ABB Robotics Technology Days

ABB is celebrating 40 years of excellence in the robotics industry and further...
Cornelius Sawatzky
18 Mar 2014

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2 min

Monitoring Tube and Pipe Production to Find UNDERCUT Defects

Recent advancements in machine vision technology have made a new type of...
Cornelius Sawatzky
11 Mar 2014

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2 min

How to Remotely View Your Weld Process

Ever since the development of automated welding, operators have needed to be...
Cameron Serles
4 Mar 2014

quality control weld camera weld inspection Laser welding image processing High Dynamic Range Tube and Pipe welding laser-based monitoring Pipe Cladding

2 min

Monitoring Tube and Pipe Production to Find MISMATCH Defects

Recent advancements in machine vision technology have made a new type of...
Cornelius Sawatzky
24 Feb 2014

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2 min

Using a Weld Camera to Monitor Tandem MIG Welding

Tandem MIG/MAG welding is a beneficial material processing application for...
Cameron Serles
Students crowding a weld 12 Feb 2014

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2 min

Better Images, Better Instruction, Better Welding Students!

Training a new group of welding students can have a number of challenges for...
Cameron Serles
6 Feb 2014

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1 min

Xiris at ABB Robotics Technology Days: March 13-14, 2014

Our team at Xiris is looking forward to the upcoming ABB Robotics Technology...
Cornelius Sawatzky
Xiris in Harbin 28 Jan 2014

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2 min

Xiris Goes to China!

Xiris has extended its salesforce into the world’s largest and fastest growing...
Dean Zhao
21 Jan 2014

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2 min

The Technology Behind Every Xiris System

Every machine vision system developed by Xiris is based upon an internal image...
Cameron Serles
14 Jan 2014

remote monitoring quality control weld camera High Dynamic Range

2 min

The Anatomy of a Weld: MIG on Carbon Steel

As the result of recent improvements in electronics, Weld Cameras with High...
Cornelius Sawatzky
27 Dec 2013

remote monitoring weld camera High Dynamic Range Pipe Cladding

2 min

Monitoring Pipe Cladding Using Weld Cameras

New developments in electronics and sensor technology offer fabricators the...
Cameron Serles
18 Dec 2013

weld inspection welding automation Tube and Pipe welding Electric Resistance Welding

2 min

Inspecting Tube Welds After the Scarfing Process

Electric Resistance Welding (“ERW”) is a welding process used in the...
Cameron Serles
Xiris Booth at Fabtech 2013 12 Dec 2013

remote monitoring weld camera welding automation Machine Vision

2 min

Notes from Fabtech 2013

The Fabtech show, held this year at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, is...
Lisa Colling
Image of a globe 6 Dec 2013

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1 min

Expanding Weld Camera Reach

Having valuable and knowledgeable partners is a key component to Xiris’...
Lisa Colling
29 Nov 2013

camera selection weld camera weld environment High Dynamic Range Tube and Pipe welding

1 min

Using a Weld Camera for High-Temperature Pipe Cladding

For certain types of pipe cladding operations, fabricators have to preheat the...
Cameron Serles
29 Nov 2013

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1 min

Using a Weld Camera in High-Humidity Environments

Some welding applications must be done in high-humidity conditions that can...
Cameron Serles
Xiris offers its Weld Cameras with High Dynamic Range imaging across the globe. 22 Nov 2013

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1 min

Spreading Weld Camera Innovation Worldwide

Xiris is based in Burlington, Ontario, Canada, near Toronto, but we’re a...
Lisa Colling
19 Nov 2013

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2 min

Advanced Weld Cameras: The Rental Option

The Xiris XVC-O Weld Camera features High Dynamic Range imaging, a technology...
Eric McCarron
ID pipe cladding shown using Xiris Weld Camera with High Dynamic Range imaging. 15 Nov 2013

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2 min

Using Weld Cameras to Monitor Pipe Cladding

Thanks to new developments in electronics and sensor technology, fabricators...
Lisa Colling
Fabtech 2013 logo 12 Nov 2013

camera selection weld camera High Dynamic Range Tube and Pipe welding

1 min

Don't Miss the Latest Weld Camera Technology at Fabtech 2013

At Xiris, we love new technology. As engineers, we get excited when we see...
Lisa Colling
8 Nov 2013

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1 min

High Temperatures? No Problem for the XVC-O Weld Camera

Some specialized welding processes, such as Orbital Welding processes used at...
Dean Zhao
1 Nov 2013

remote monitoring weld camera Machine Vision High Dynamic Range

1 min

EWI Installs XVC-O Weld Camera for Use in Lab Research

By allowing real-time remote monitoring of automated weld processes, Weld...
Cameron Serles
31 Oct 2013

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1 min

New Video Explains How Weld Cameras Can Help Your Business

Xiris has been providing camera-based weld monitoring solutions for 25 years,...
Cameron Serles
25 Oct 2013

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2 min

Overcoming the Challenges of Laser Beam Welding

An increasing number of tube and pipe fabricators are turning from...
Cameron Serles
22 Oct 2013

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2 min

Why Cameras Are Needed for Fiber Laser Beam Welding

The emergence of fiber lasers as a viable alternative to CO2 lasers in laser...
Cameron Serles
17 Oct 2013

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2 min

Using a Weld Camera to Monitor Narrow Groove Welding

In the past few years, Narrow Groove Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG) has...
Cameron Serles
15 Oct 2013

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2 min

Using a Weld Camera for Laser Hybrid Welding

Laser Hybrid Welding (LHW) is a beneficial material processing application for...
Cameron Serles
10 Oct 2013

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2 min

Using a Weld Camera in Hot Wire Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)

With the development of specialized, automated hot wire equipment, hot wire...
Cameron Serles
8 Oct 2013

weld camera welding automation High Dynamic Range About this blog

1 min

Going Global—Xiris Introduces Multilingual Website

Like so many industries, the welding industry has become a global marketplace....
Cameron Serles
1 Oct 2013

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2 min

Notes from the S&S Welding and Cutting Show in Essen, Germany

Once every four years, the Schweissen & Schneiden International Trade Show is...
Cameron Serles
30 Sep 2013

weld camera Laser welding Machine Vision High Dynamic Range

2 min

Using Cameras and Image Difference Algorithims to Monitor LBW

The use of advanced camera technology for weld monitoring has great potential...
Cameron Serles
19 Sep 2013

weld inspection welding automation Tube and Pipe welding laser-based monitoring

2 min

Improving Tube and Pipe Welding with Laser Monitoring

As a supplement to eddy current and ultrasonic testing, a laser weld...
Cornelius Sawatzky
17 Sep 2013

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1 min

XVC-O Weld Camera Proves It Works in Extreme Cold

Even with the most advanced image-processing and camera technology, a Weld...
Cameron Serles
11 Sep 2013

weld camera Machine Vision High Dynamic Range

1 min

Stop by the Xiris Booth at Schweissen & Schneiden 2013

Xiris is eagerly getting ready for next week’s 18th Schweissen & Schneiden...
Cameron Serles
10 Sep 2013

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2 min

Using Cameras to Monitor Welding During OCTG Fabrication

Due to developments in electronics and camera-sensor technology, cameras now...
Cameron Serles
5 Sep 2013

weld inspection Laser welding welding automation Tube and Pipe welding

1 min

3 Ways to Improve Tube and Pipe Mill Changeover

Purchasers of finished tube and pipe are increasingly demanding just-in-time...
Cornelius Sawatzky
3 Sep 2013

remote monitoring weld camera High Dynamic Range

1 min

Introducing the Xiris Weld Video Library

To fully appreciate the capabilities of the Xiris XVC-O Weld Camera, you need...
Cameron Serles
29 Aug 2013

remote monitoring welding automation Tube and Pipe welding

2 min

3 Tube and Pipe Trends Leading to Better Weld Monitoring

Three cost-cutting trends in tube and pipe fabrication have coincided to put...
Cornelius Sawatzky
SAW from ESAB 27 Aug 2013

weld camera weld safety Sub Arc welding safety weld applications visibility

2 min

Improve Safety for Submerged Arc Welding Applications!

Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) processes are typically run as automatic or...
Cameron Serles
Weld with proper fusion 27 Aug 2013

quality control Tube and Pipe welding laser-based monitoring

3 min

Weld Profile Monitoring of High Frequency Tube and Pipe Production

Weld profile monitoring using laser-based 3D imaging technology has recently...
Cameron Serles
23 Aug 2013

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2 min

Monitoring Skelp in Tube and Pipe Welding

In tube and pipe fabrication, it’s essential to inspect for defects in the...
Cornelius Sawatzky
20 Aug 2013

remote monitoring quality control weld camera High Dynamic Range

2 min

The Anatomy of a Weld: What a Weld Camera Can See

Because of the dynamic range present in the area of a weld head between the...
Cameron Serles
10 Aug 2013

tube

1 min

Inspecting Needle Tubes for Weld Defects

Hypodermic needles are usually made by drawing down small-diameter stainless...
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9 Aug 2013

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Using a Weld Camera to Detect Seam Misalignment

In automated welding processes, proper tracking of the weld head to the weld...
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26 Jul 2013

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Determining Total Cost of Ownership for Weld Cameras

When comparing capital equipment investment options, it’s important to...
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25 Jul 2013

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Integration of Weld Cameras Leads to Competitive Advantage

As imaging technology continues to evolve, a growing number of end users want...
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19 Jul 2013

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Why You Still Need Operator Monitoring of the Weld Seam

Many fabricators use an automated laser seam tracking system in an attempt to...
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17 Jul 2013

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Using Technology to Recruit the Best Young Welders

The welding industry, like virtually all manufacturing industries, is facing a...
Cameron Serles
11 Jul 2013

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Using Cameras to Monitor Fillet Welds in Nuclear Facilities

Welding is a commonplace activity at a nuclear facility to repair or build...
Cameron Serles
10 Jul 2013

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10 Competitive Advantages Provided by Weld Cameras

Realizing the potential of technology to improve their automated welding...
Cameron Serles
3 Jul 2013

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Why Video Recording of Welding Processes Is Useful

With advanced camera design and image-processing technology, the latest Weld...
Cameron Serles
27 Jun 2013

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XVC-O Weld Camera: No Aperture Required!

In order to properly image an open arc weld and its background, a Weld Camera...
Cameron Serles
26 Jun 2013

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The Importance of Depth of Field for Weld Cameras

Weld Cameras allow operators to remotely monitor weld processes by capturing a...
Cameron Serles
19 Jun 2013

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Attract Workers to Automated Welding with Modern Technology

Fabricators are finding it increasingly difficult to find qualified labor to...
Cameron Serles
18 Jun 2013

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Using a Weld Camera to Guide Cross-Slide Mechanisms

In some types of automated or semi-automated welding processes, a positioning...
Cornelius Sawatzky
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Automated Inspection Systems Used In Optical Disc Manufacturing

CD/DVD manufacturers are finding that today’s customers demand blemish-free...
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CD-RAM 12 Jun 2013

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Using Automated Inspection Systems in CD/DVD Manufacturing

In our work with CD/DVD manufacturers, we’ve seen the following management...
Lisa Colling
10 Jun 2013

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How to Justify the Cost of a Weld Camera #5: Indirect Benefits

When making a business case for a technologically advanced Weld Camera such as...
Cameron Serles
7 Jun 2013

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How to Justify the Cost of a Weld Camera #4: Final Inspections

As with any investment in capital equipment, the decision to invest in Weld...
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Accuracy, Repeatability, and Resolution in Machine Vision 5 Jun 2013

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Accuracy, Repeatability, and Resolution in Machine Vision

Accuracy, repeatability, and resolution are three main metrics by which any...
John Stevenson
30 May 2013

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10 Essential Elements of a Weld Camera

A Weld Camera is designed to help welding professionals monitor the welding...
Dean Zhao
23 May 2013

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Using a Weld Camera in Submerged Arc Welding

Submerged Arc Welding processes employ a granular flux that is dispensed onto...
Cornelius Sawatzky
22 May 2013

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How to Justify the Cost of a Weld Camera #3: Increased Safety

In making a business case for an investment in a Weld Camera, you need to be...
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Image processing biases used to make Weld Camera images clearer 17 May 2013

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How Image Processing Helps Display Weld Images on Monitors

The XVC-O Weld Camera system includes a computer for processing, storing, and...
John Stevenson
16 May 2013

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How to Justify the Cost of a Weld Camera #2: Lower Unit Costs

Businesses typically don’t make capital equipment investments without first...
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How Image Sharpening Can Improve Weld Camera Images

Image Sharpening is a powerful tool for increasing texture in an image and...
John Stevenson
13 May 2013

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How to Justify a Weld Camera #1: Reduced Scrap/Rework Cost

Buying any capital equipment such as a Weld Camera usually involves making a...
Cameron Serles
9 May 2013

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Using a Weld Camera to Monitor Pulsed Current Welding

To improve the weld quality of certain welding processes, the welding power...
Cameron Serles
9 May 2013

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The Best Way to Cool a Weld Camera—Air or Liquid?

A Weld Camera, like most electronics, needs to be kept from getting too hot...
Peter Serles
7 May 2013

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Why Choose Xiris as Your Weld Camera Supplier?

Remote weld monitoring is an essential element of optimizing and continuously...
Lisa Colling
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Video Signal Integrity and Noise Immunity in Welding Environments

In automated welding processes, the best method for monitoring the weld is...
James Gaston
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Using a Weld Camera for Welding Instruction

Welding instruction is vital to ensure that operators are capable of...
Cameron Serles
2 May 2013

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Using a Weld Camera to Monitor Pipe Cladding

In some demanding Pipe welding applications, special materials need to be used...
Cameron Serles
1 May 2013

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Using a Weld Camera for Tube and Pipe Production

A view of the weld tip and its immediate environment on a Tube or Pipe mill is...
Cameron Serles
Weld Camera image of GMAW process showing Shielding Gas 30 Apr 2013

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Using a Weld Camera to Help Select Shielding Gas

Shielding gas is the inert or semi-inert gas that is pumped into a welding...
Eric McCarron
29 Apr 2013

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Using a Weld Camera for Monitoring Plasma Arc Welding (PAW)

Plasma Arc Welding (PAW) is an arc welding process similar to Gas Tungsten Arc...
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Using a Weld Camera for Monitoring Laser Welding

Laser Beam Welding (LBW) joins multiple pieces of metal through the use of a...
Cameron Serles
25 Apr 2013

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Using a Weld Camera for Monitoring GTAW

Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), also known as tungsten inert gas (TIG)...
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Using a Weld Camera for Monitoring GMAW

Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)—also known as Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding or...
Cameron Serles
23 Apr 2013

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How Image Contrast Affects Remote Weld Monitoring

Image contrast of a weld monitoring scene is a measure of the difference in...
Cameron Serles
22 Apr 2013

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How to Select the Field of View for a Weld Camera

The Field of View you choose for your Weld Camera will play a critical role in...
Cameron Serles
20 Apr 2013

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Where to Place a Weld Camera

A Weld Camera can be placed at various locations around the weld head to see...
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19 Apr 2013

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6 Ways Weld Cameras Reduce Operator Fatigue

Remote weld monitoring with a Weld Camera has long been used in automatic...
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18 Apr 2013

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Weld Cameras: Better Than the Human Eye?

Guaranteeing the quality and efficiency of an automated welding process...
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16 Apr 2013

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What Is Machine Vision?

Machine Vision technology involves the automatic acquisition and processing of...
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15 Apr 2013

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The Main Parameters That Characterize Weld Cameras

All cameras aren’t the same—especially when it comes to Weld Cameras. Multiple...
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13 Apr 2013

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6 Applications That Demand Weld Cameras

Weld Cameras for remote weld monitoring are ideal tools for improving...
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12 Apr 2013

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7 Myths of Weld Cameras

Most people in the welding industry know about Weld Cameras, but there are a...
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11 Apr 2013

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How Weld Cameras Improve Safety

Modern manufacturing requires fabrication processes that use automated welding...
Cameron Serles
10 Apr 2013

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Why Weld Cameras Need High Dynamic Range Imaging

Compared to having operators close enough to actually see a weld in automatic...
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9 Apr 2013

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What Is a Weld Camera?

Monitoring the weld is essential to efficient automatic welding. Otherwise,...
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25 Mar 2013

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