Automated Inspection Blog | Xiris Automation

NIR Weld Camera System

2 min

How NIR Cameras Capture a Clearer Melt Pool, Cooling Bead, and Background

Dmytro Havrylov

Why triggering with NIR camera systems make for the best weld image

NIR Weld Camera System

2 min

Why triggering with NIR camera systems make for the best weld image

Dmytro Havrylov

Comparison between weld cameras using visible imaging, laser illumination and NIR

NIR Weld Camera System

1 min

Comparison between weld cameras using visible imaging, laser illumination and NIR

Greg Cooke

Why NIR Works better for machine vision

NIR Weld Camera System

2 min

Why NIR works better for machine vision

Machine vision is the...

Dmytro Havrylov

How to Achieve a Perfect Weld Image: Setting Up Your Weld Camera Right

weld camera system

5 min

How to Achieve a Perfect Weld Image: Setting Up Your Weld Camera Right

Welding is a high-risk job, one slip-up can lead to rework, defects, wasted...

Xiris Automation Inc.

How can thermal Cameras Reduce Welding Downtime

6 min

How Can Thermal Cameras Reduce Welding Downtime and Operating Costs?

In the high-pressure world of fabrication, welding downtime and rising...

Xiris Automation Inc.

Lack of Fusion vs. Lack of Penetration in Welding

5 min

Lack of Fusion vs. Lack of Penetration in Welding – Key Differences and How to Prevent Them

Cameron Serles

How to Define the Right t8/5 Cooling Time for Welding

5 min

How to Define the Right t8/5 Cooling Time for Welding (And Other Key Questions Answered)

Arshdeep Kaur

Reducing Robotic Welding Costs with Melt Pool AI-Based Quality Monitoring

Robotic Welding

6 min

Reducing Robotic Welding Costs with Melt Pool AI-Based Quality Monitoring

Cameron Serles

Weld spatter detect

4 min

Weld Spatter Defect, causes and solutions

Weld spatter is an...

Xiris Automation Inc.

Cooling rate in microstucture

4 min

Effect of Cooling Rate on Microstructure in Welding and Metal Additive Manufacturing

The cooling rate plays a pivotal role in determining the microstructure of...

Xiris Automation Inc.

6 min

The Benefits of SWIR Thermal Imaging for Quality Control in Industrial Fabrication Processes

In this article, we will explore the transformative impact of Shortwave...

Xiris Automation Inc.

High-Tech Manufacturing Research

6 min

Why High-Tech Manufacturing Relies on Xiris Cameras

Xiris cameras have become critical in various high-tech research and industrial...

Dmytro Havrylov

5 min

Residual Stress in Metal Additive Manufacturing: Causes, Measurement, Effects, and Prevention

Metal Additive Manufacturing (Metal AM), hailed as a...

Xiris Automation Inc.

4 min

NASA and Ohio State University Are Reinstalling Welding in Space with Xiris Cameras

In groundbreaking experiments, NASA, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), and...

Dmytro Havrylov

Porosity in Welding

5 min

Porosity in Welding: Causes, Types, and How to Detect It

What is porosity in welding? Porosity in welding refers to...

Xiris Automation Inc.

TIG Narrow Gap on Orbital Welding - Nuclear

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Nuclear Welders Turn to Remote Monitoring to Enhance Safety in High-Risk Environments

Working in nuclear manufacturing poses significant risks due to handling...

Xiris Automation Inc.

Deep Learning is Transforming Weld Penetration Monitoring—Here’s How

4 min

Innovative Approaches to Melt Pool Monitoring

Welding is one of the most critical processes involved in the global...

Xiris Automation Inc.

A Thermal Image of a TIG Process with Temperature Measurement Tools (Xiris)

4 min

How Weld Process Data Can Improve Weld Quality and Efficiency

Welding is often referred to as “industrial craftsmanship”, a term that is...

Xavier Jaruegui

GTAW thermal camera

6 min

How to Get Better GTAW Welds Through Melt Pool Thermal Analysis

If you’re wondering how to analyze a GTAW or TIG weld pool during welding,...

Xiris Automation Inc.

remote monitoring weld camera Laser welding High Dynamic Range productivity

2 min

Integrating a Weld Camera into Laser Welding Processes

Integrating a Weld Camera to Laser Welding Processes

Cameron Serles

2 min

Is Adaptive Closed-Loop Control the Solution to WAAM Thermal Stability Challenges?

Wire-arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) is a material deposition process that...

Xiris Automation Inc.

XVC Weld Camera

2 min

Best Option for Upgrading Your Welding Camera From Analog to Digital

Are you considering a much-needed upgrade for your welding equipment? If you're...

Cameron Serles

WeldStudio thermal camera

1 min

Using Xiris WeldStudio™ Pro with Beckhoff Automation

Xiris has a long history of providing leading edge thermal and visible weld...

Greg Cooke

4 min

10 Key Factors to Assess When Buying a Thermal Camera

By now, thermal cameras have emerged as indispensable tools across various...

Dmytro Havrylov

Slag In Welding

5 min

What Is Slag Inclusion in Welding? and How to Prevent it

Welding may appear straightforward until common defects...

Xiris Automation Inc.

4 min

How Universities Are Using Xiris Cameras To Advance The Scientific Field

The advancement of scientific research relies upon the precision and...

Dmytro Havrylov

Best Color Image of Your Welding Process

3 min

How to get the Best Color Image of Your Welding Process

Welding is typically a monochrome process, where the parent material to be...

Greg Cooke

Weld Camera Captures Total Solar Eclipse

XVC Weld Camera

1 min

Weld Camera Captures Total Solar Eclipse

Using the Xiris Weld Cameras stationed in Burlington and Ancaster, Ontario,...

Xiris Automation Inc.

Narrow Gap Welding Process software

4 min

How to Monitor Your Narrow Gap Welding Process

Narrow gap welding is a joining process that is most often used to weld thick...

Cameron Serles

Stainless Steel Xiris

Stainless Steel

1 min

Stainless Steel Welding: Balancing Risks and Benefits with Technology

While a well-established process across various welding techniques, both...

Douglas Steyer

Melt pool AI

XVC Weld Camera

1 min

How Artificial Intelligence Detects Melt Pool Defects

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing several industries, and welding is no...

Xiris Automation Inc.

2 min

2024 Trends: How Precision and Efficiency Redefine Tube Manufacturing

The world of tube manufacturing is undergoing a deep transformation, and at its...

Xiris Automation Inc.

SWIR and NIR camera for welding

thermal camera SWIR thermal imaging

4 min

How to Choose Between SWIR and NIR Cameras for your Weld Process?

Choosing a thermal camera for your specific process in...

Cameron Serles

GMAW XVC Weld Camera

3 min

How the XVC-750 Redefines Melt Pool Monitoring in Welding

Xiris Weld Cameras are often used to enable operators to view the welding...

Greg Cooke

thermal camera SWIR thermal imaging

1 min

Welding Optimization: High-Speed Thermal Imaging with Voltage Triggering

High-speed mode of XIR-1800 In previous blogs, we talked in detail about the...

Dmytro Havrylov

thermal camera SWIR thermal imaging Aluminium welding

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The Magic of Aluminum Welding Captured in Detail

Capturing high-quality images of aluminum can be quite challenging due to...

Cameron Serles

thermal camera SWIR thermal imaging Temperatures in Welding

3 min

How to measure Preheat and Interpass Temperatures in Welding

In certain welding applications, the surfaces to be welded...

Cameron Serles

HF Welding

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Precision in Tube Manufacturing: Mastering HF Welding Challenges

In the world of metal tube and pipe manufacturing, precision and efficiency...

Xiris Automation Inc.

HFPW for remote weld V monitoring

2 min

Case Study: Monitoring the V Angle on a HF Tube Mill

In tube and pipe manufacturing, safety and process stability are crucial. A...

Cameron Serles

Tube and Pipe welding thermal camera

2 min

Stories from the field: Monitoring the Weld V Temperature on a HF Tube Mill

In this edition of "Stories from the field," we present a fascinating case...

Cameron Serles

Laser welding tube tubedefects WI-3000

2 min

How Tube Manufacturers Benefit from Inline Laser Weld Inspection

Inline laser weld inspection on tube mills provides numerous benefits for...

Cameron Serles

Measuring Temperature of the “V” and Related Features on an HF Tube Mill

weld inspection tube tubedefects WI-3000

2 min

Measuring Temperature of the “V” and Related Features on an HF Tube Mill

HF (High-Frequency) welding is a very effective high-speed welding process used...

Cameron Serles

3 min

What is t8/5 and Why Should You Care When Welding?

Steel is a structural material widely used in numerous...

Dmytro Havrylov

tube mill WI-3000

3 min

3 Automotive Tube Applications Where Weld Inspection is Critical

Tube fabricators are constantly faced with a myriad of business pressures to...

Cameron Serles

Aluminum Welding Challenges with Fronius CMT

thermal camera SWIR thermal imaging

3 min

How to Use Temperature Measurement to Overcome Aluminum Welding Challenges with Fronius CMT

Fronius’ Cold Metal Transfer (CMT) is a welding process that achieves low heat...

Dmytro Havrylov

Blog Potential of SWIR Imaging: Insights for Applications in Metal AM R&D

thermal camera SWIR thermal imaging

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Potential of SWIR Imaging: Insights for Applications in Metal AM R&D

When it comes to measuring the temperature of hot metal, the Xiris XIR-1800...

Cameron Serles

Choosing the Right PC for Your Welding and AM Needs

Welding Process Metal AM PC and HMI

2 min

Choosing the Right PC for Your Welding and AM Needs

Weld and thermal cameras have been extensively used in critical welding...

Greg Cooke

How Thermal Cameras are Transforming Welding and Metal AM Processes

High Dynamic Range welding defect Metal AM thermal camera SWIR thermal imaging

2 min

How Thermal Cameras are Transforming Welding and Metal AM Processes

Thermal cameras have become an essential tool in metal joining and fabrication...

Cameron Serles

Camera based Seam Monitoring for TIG Tube Mills

weld inspection tube tubedefects WI-3000

3 min

Camera based Seam Monitoring for TIG Tube Mills

Many fabricators of metal tubes have chosen TIG welding as their welding...

Cornelius Sawatzky

Detecting strip buckling on Tube Mills

weld inspection tube tubedefects WI-3000

2 min

Detecting Strip Buckling on Tube Mills

The process of forming a strip of steel into a cylinder to be eventually welded...

Cameron Serles

Inspecting Welds on a Perforated Tube

weld inspection tube tubedefects

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Inspecting Welds on a Perforated Tube

Perforated tubing has a variety of end user markets, particularly with...

Cornelius Sawatzky

Using LED Illumination with Xiris Weld Cameras

weld monitoring laser additive manufacturing

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Using LED Illumination with Xiris Weld Cameras

Xiris Weld Cameras are well known to enable operators to remotely view and...

Cameron Serles

Getting A Clear View of the Weld Pool with SWIR HDR Imaging

thermal camera SWIR thermal imaging

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Getting A Clear View of the Weld Pool with SWIR HDR Imaging

The benefits of SWIR monitoring for welding and Metal Additive Manufacturing (...

Dmytro Havrylov

Using Sound and Imaging for Detecting Welding Defects

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Using Sound and Imaging for Detecting Welding Defects

Metal welding is a very dynamic process with many variables...

Cameron Serles

Benefits of SWIR Monitoring in Thermal Spraying

Plasma SWIR thermal imaging Thermal Spraying

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Benefits of SWIR monitoring in Thermal Spraying

In previous blogs, we have discussed how high dynamic range (HDR) SWIR thermal...

Dmytro Havrylov

Inspecting Large Diameter Pipe for Weld and Geometry Defects

Tube and Pipe welding tubedefects

3 min

Inspecting Large Diameter Pipe for Weld and Geometry Defects

The large diameter pipe (LDP) market is usually defined as including all pipes...

David Garrard

Monitoring a Sub-Arc Welding Process in Tandem with Laser Beam Welding

Laser welding Sub Arc welding SAW

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Monitoring Sub-Arc Welding in Tandem with Laser Beam Welding

Welding of thick-walled steel pipe or flat plate greater than about 35-40 mm...

Cameron Serles

WeldStudio™ 3 Pro Thermal Tools Guide

WeldStudio online support software

1 min

WeldStudio™ Pro: A Guide to the Thermal Tools

Xiris Automation Inc.

5 Xiris Software Features for the Welding Classroom

Education WeldStudio educator software

2 min

5 Xiris Software Features for the Welding Classroom

Weld cameras have been implemented into many classrooms and training facilities...

Rachel Dalton

WeldStudio™ 3 Pro Machine Vision Tools Guide

WeldStudio online support software

2 min

WeldStudio™ Pro: A Guide to the Machine Vision Tools

Xiris Automation Inc.

Back to Welding School: 4 Ways to Augment Teaching

Education educator

3 min

Back to Welding School: 4 Ways to Augment Teaching

Rachel Dalton

Detecting Welded Tube Defects with Xiris: The Weld Bead

tube WI Defects

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Detecting Welded Tube Defects with Xiris: The Weld Bead

The final blog in our series Detecting Welded Tube Defects with Xiris will...

Cameron Serles

Xiris WeldStudio 3: A Guide to the Tools

WeldStudio online support software

2 min

Welding software WeldStudio™: A Guide to the Tools

Xiris Automation Inc.

Xiris Guide: SWIR Thermal Imaging

SWIR thermal imaging

2 min

Xiris Guide: SWIR Thermal Imaging

Read About The 6 Benefits Of SWIR Thermal Imaging

Xiris Automation Inc.

Detecting Welded Tube Defects with Xiris: Critical Defects

tube WI Defects

2 min

Detecting Welded Tube Defects with Xiris: Critical Defects

Tube and pipe fabricators have been improving quality and reducing scrap with...

Cameron Serles

Using Video and Audio to Help Detect Welding Defects

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Using Video and Audio to Help Detect Welding Defects

Being able to detect welding discontinuities to classify...

Rachel Dalton

Detecting Welded Tube Defects with Xiris: Mismatch and Deflection

tube WI Defects

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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 Tube Defects with Xiris: Scarfing

weld inspection tube defects WI Defects

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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

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Weld Monitoring Just Got Easier

Introducing Xiris WeldStudio™ 3 and WeldStudio™ 3 Pro.

Cameron Serles

Gaining a new perspective with Liisa Pine Schoonmaker

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

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

Weld with proper fusion

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

Creating a Safer Environment in Metal AM With SWIR

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

Xiris Community

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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?

2 min

Can a Smartphone Camera be Used to Record a Weld?

At Xiris, we know that many welders are interested in...

Rachel Dalton

Xiris CellView Camera

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

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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

SWIR thermal imaging

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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

Education women in welding Xiris Community

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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

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

SMAW- Audio in Welding

audio What does welding sound like?

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What Does Welding Sound Like? SMAW

“Most welding shop foremen who interview welders give them a weld test and know...

Cameron Serles

GTAW

audio What does welding sound like?

1 min

What Does Welding Sound Like? GTAW

In this blog, we are continuing our series What Does...

Cameron Serles

What does welding sound like? GMAW

audio What does welding sound like?

2 min

What Does Welding Sound Like? GMAW

Each type of welding has a unique sound. Sometimes that...

Cameron Serles

Eliminating Emissivity Challenges Using SWIR Technology

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

Xiris Weld Inspection Software Screen

weld inspection Laser welding welding automation Tube and Pipe welding

2 min

3 Ways to Improve Tube and Pipe Mill Changeover

Cornelius Sawatzky

From student to instructor: Mackenzi Johnston's journey through welding

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

welding additive manufacturing thermal camera SWIR thermal imaging

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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

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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

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

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

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

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

weld inspection Education welding education welding barriers

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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

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

weld camera XVC Weld Camera HDR eclipse

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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

Lincoln Electric

2 min

Weld Process Traceability Using Video

Enhance your fabricationcapability with a robust automated traceability system...

Cameron Serles

8 Ways Weld Cameras Improve Productivity: Recorded Video for Offline Analysis

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

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

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

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

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

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

weld camera weld safety safety health

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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

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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

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

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

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

welding automation

1 min

Xiris Tablet HMI for Long Seam Welds

Welding Automation can dramatically improve operator safety, productivity and...

Greg Cooke

XVC-700 Weld Camera in it's protective enclosure on the BBQ

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

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

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

1 min

MQTT Interface for Lincoln Power Wave® Welding Systems

MQTT, or Message Queuing Telemetry Transport, is an industry standard...

Cameron Serles

Screenshot Showing Part of the Surface Inspection with a Detected Defect Highlighted

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

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

weld camera weld monitoring audio

1 min

Future Possibilities for Audio Monitoring of Welding

Xiris has been at the forefront of weld monitoring cameras and innovations for...

Cameron Serles

Image of the Schlieren Optics Setup with a Xiris Weld Camera

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

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

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™

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

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

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

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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

Xiris Automation team

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1 min

Xiris in the Community

At Xiris we believe in giving back to the communities in which we live and work...

Rachel Dalton

welding weld camera system inspection

2 min

Detecting Skip Welds During Fabrication

Skip welding, otherwise known as Tack Welding, is a...

David Giannotti

Xiris WeldMIC

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

WeldStudio™ Screenshot

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

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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

Students viewing a weld demo

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

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

safety

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

Xiris 30th Anniversary Photo-1

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

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

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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

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1 min

Weld Cameras: The New Tool to Teach Welding

Using weld cameras in a classroom has many benefits for students, instructors,...

Robin Montgomery

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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

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1 min

Xiris Seam Tracking for Laser Welding on Tube Mills

Laser welding offers several advantages over conventional TIG or Plasma welding...

Greg Cooke

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1 min

Xiris Launches New Support Center

Our team at Xiris has always been dedicated towards providing an excellent...

Robin Montgomery

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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1 min

Why Recertification of Your Inspection System is Important

In today's modern manufacturing environment, continuous improvement is needed...

Emily Blackborow

Window2 PIP

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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

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1 min

LASIMM project goes live with Xiris Automation

Emily Blackborow

Various High Voltage Cable Samples

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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1 min

The Quality Challenge in Metal Additive Manufacturing

Product manufacturers in industries such as aerospace, defense, and healthcare...

Magda Paszko

Booth 2-Straightened

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

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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

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

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1 min

Detecting Bead Ripple During Tube Manufacturing

Lighter wall mild steel pipe production requires bead height monitoring for...

Cameron Serles

tech support

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

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

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

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1 min

An Eye Into the Future: Weld Cameras in the Classroom

Xiris'sXVC-1100 kit and XVC-1000e HDR weld cameras are transforming the way...

Margaret Montgomery

Captured image from Xiris Weld Camera

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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

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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.

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

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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

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1 min

April 2018: Looking Back

April was an extremely successful month for Xiris Automation! Read below for a...

Margaret Montgomery

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1 min

Rugged Cameras for Tough Weld Environments

Tandem MIG Welding - Environmental Concerns? Not everyone was as confident as...

Dean Zhao

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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

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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

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

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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

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1 min

Xiris is Growing!

In 2017 Xiris saw business growth of more than 40% over the previous year. This...

Catherine Cline

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

High Dynamic Range safety operator additive manufacturing

2 min

How HDR Weld Cameras Improve Operator Safety

What’s wrong with this picture?

Cameron Serles

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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

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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

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2 min

Get Better Quality from Your Laser Additive Manufacturing Process

Additive manufacturing is an increasingly attractive technology that has in...

Peter Serles

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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

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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

Tube mill photo

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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

Typical Scrap Generated from a Tube Mill

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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

1 min

Checking Tube Welds Before and After Scarfing

The process of tube welding requires several variables to be in check for...

Cameron Serles

Image of a Sample Micrograph

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1 min

Reducing Tube Mill Downtime with Weld Inspection

Tube mills require a large capital investment that often gets amortized over...

Cameron Serles

Xiris weld inspection system

Xiris Helps Tube Producer Eliminate Weld Problems

Xiris’ WI2000 Weld Inspection System measures weld bead and formed tube...

Cornelius Sawatzky

Image of a Sample Micrograph

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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

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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

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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

Xiris WI-3000 Product photo

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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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1 min

Weld Revolution Uses the Xiris Color Weld Camera

Catherine Cline

weld camera weld video Xiris welding High Dynamic Range Beijing Essen 2016

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

Photos of Xiris Weld Cameras in Long-Distance Pipeline Manufacturing

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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

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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

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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

Paul from Weld.com and Justin from Xiris

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Weld.com Partners with Xiris Automation

Cameron Serles

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2 min

Using a Trigger Signal on a Weld Camera

Cameron Serles

Using the AOI to create a faster image

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1 min

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

Cameron Serles

Diagram of Initial Incident Light Reflected

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2 min

Imaging the Changing Intensity of the Laser Spot

Cameron Serles

Off Axis Camera Mounting Relative to Laser Beam Delivery System

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2 min

Off Axis Mounting of a Weld Camera onto Laser Processes

Off Axis Mounting of a Weld Camera onto Laser Processes

Cameron Serles

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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

Grey

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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

Using a Camera for Welding R&D

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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

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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

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

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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

Automatic tank fabrication

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2 min

Improving Tank Manufacturing Safety with Cameras

Large tank manufacturing can be a difficult process. Welding together large...

Justin Grahn

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

Image of an Ideal Scarf Zone from the Xiris WI-2000p

weld inspection Tube and Pipe welding scarfing WI-2000p

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

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

Xiris XVC Weld Camera

1 min

Xiris Opens European Sales Office!

Cameron Serles

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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

weld camera welding

1 min

How to Build Enthusiasm for Welding

Motivating your welding staff doesn't have to be a challenge anymore. It's...

Cameron Serles

View of the Plasma Arc, Cutting line and Melted Kerf

welding Plasma cutting

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

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

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

Laser welding welding automation High Dynamic Range

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

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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

The Electron Beam Welding Process

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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

Xiris XVC-1000 Camera Integrated to Laser Beam Delivery System

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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

weld camera Trade Show presentation

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

weld camera fabtech OEM new product launch

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

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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

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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

weld camera visibility

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

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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

ESAB Welding & Cutting Products

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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

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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

Drawing of the Bead Slope Angle or Toe Angle

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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

Demonstration of what's visible with the XVC-O

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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

Weld smoke

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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

2 min

Monitoring Squeeze Pressure on Tube and Pipe Mills

Recent advancements in machine vision technology have made a new type of...

Cameron Serles

An example of the Xiris XVC-O camera installed

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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

1 min

Inspecting Welds on Thin Walled Tubes

Legislative requirements forcing automotive manufacturers to improve their...

Cameron Serles

Welding Accidents Diagram

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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

Xiris Scarf Width Defect Drawing

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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

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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

Xiris Freeze Line Defect Drawing

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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

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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

Cameron Serles of Xiris with Sergio Ferrero, Managing Director of BAW

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. Held...

Cameron Serles

Xiris Bead Roll Defect Drawing

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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

Screenshot of WeldStudio™

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Labelling Your Weld Videos with Production Weld Data

A Weld Camera used for remotely viewing welding processes can become an even...

Cameron Serles

Xiris Rolling Defect Drawing

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Monitoring Tube and Pipe Production to Find FORMING Defects

Recent advancements in machine vision technology have made a new type of...

Cornelius Sawatzky

Xiris Weld Inspection Systems on display at Tube 2016

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Tube Düsseldorf Recap

As the organizers of Wire & Tube Düsseldorf promised, the show held at the...

Cameron Serles

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

Selling over great distances is never easy. Even if the customer knows about...

Cameron Serles

Xiris Bead Height Defect Drawing

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Monitoring Tube and Pipe Production to Find BEAD HEIGHT Defects

Recent advancements in machine vision technology have made a new type of...

Cornelius Sawatzky

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Come Visit Us at Tube Düsseldof 2014!

Cameron Serles

Xiris Weld Camera Demonstration at ABB

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Notes from ABB Robotics Technology Days

ABB is celebrating 40 years of excellence in the robotics industry and further...

Cornelius Sawatzky

Xiris Undercut Defect Drawing

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Monitoring Tube and Pipe Production to Find UNDERCUT Defects

Recent advancements in machine vision technology have made a new type of...

Cornelius Sawatzky

Monitoring the Weld From Your Desk

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How to Remotely View Your Weld Process

Ever since the development of automated welding, operators have needed to be...

Cameron Serles

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Monitoring Tube and Pipe Production to Find MISMATCH Defects

Recent advancements in machine vision technology have made a new type of...

Cornelius Sawatzky

Tandem MIG/MAG Weld Process

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Using a Weld Camera to Monitor Tandem MIG Welding

Tandem MIG/MAG welding is a beneficial material processing application for...

Cameron Serles

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Better Images, Better Instruction, Better Welding Students!

Training a new group of welding students can have a number of challenges for...

Cameron Serles

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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

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Xiris Goes to China!

Xiris has extended its salesforce into the world’s largest and fastest growing...

Dean Zhao

Pattern match tool demonstration

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The Technology Behind Every Xiris System

Every machine vision system developed by Xiris is based upon an internal image...

Cameron Serles

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The Anatomy of a Weld: MIG on Carbon Steel

As the result of recent improvements in electronics, Weld Cameras with High...

Cornelius Sawatzky

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Monitoring Pipe Cladding Using Weld Cameras

New developments in electronics and sensor technology offer fabricators the...

Cameron Serles

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Inspecting Tube Welds After the Scarfing Process

Electric Resistance Welding (“ERW”) is a welding process...

Cameron Serles

Xiris Booth at Fabtech 2013

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Notes from Fabtech 2013

The Fabtech show, held this year at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, is...

Lisa Colling

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Expanding Weld Camera Reach

Having valuable and knowledgeable partners is a key component to Xiris’...

Lisa Colling

Thermometer

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Using a Weld Camera for High-Temperature Pipe Cladding

For certain types of pipe cladding operations, fabricators have to preheat the...

Cameron Serles

High humidity

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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.

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Spreading Weld Camera Innovation Worldwide

Xiris is based in Burlington, Ontario, Canada, near Toronto, but we’re a...

Lisa Colling

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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.

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Using Weld Cameras to Monitor Pipe Cladding

Thanks to new developments in electronics and sensor technology, fabricators...

Lisa Colling

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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

High Temperature demonstration for the XVC-O Camera

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

Some specialized welding processes, such as Orbital Welding processes used at...

Dean Zhao

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

By allowing real-time remote monitoring of automated weld processes, Weld...

Cameron Serles

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New Video Explains How Weld Cameras Can Help Your Business

Xiris has been providing camera-based weld monitoring solutions for 25 years,...

Cameron Serles

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Overcoming the Challenges of Laser Beam Welding

An increasing number of tube and pipe fabricators are turning from...

Cameron Serles

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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

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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

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Using a Weld Camera for Laser Hybrid Welding

Laser Hybrid Welding (LHW) is a beneficial material processing application for...

Cameron Serles

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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

Photo of the Earth

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Going Global—Xiris Introduces Multilingual Website

Like so many industries, the welding industry has become a global marketplace....

Cameron Serles

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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

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Using Cameras and Image Difference Algorithims to Monitor LBW

The use of advanced camera technology for weld monitoring has great potential...

Cameron Serles

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Improving Tube and Pipe Welding with Laser Monitoring

As a supplement to eddy current and ultrasonic testing, a laser weld...

Cornelius Sawatzky

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XVC-O Weld Camera Proves It Works in Extreme Cold

Even with the most advanced image-processing and camera technology, a Weld...

Cameron Serles

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Stop by the Xiris Booth at Schweissen & Schneiden 2013

Xiris is eagerly getting ready for next week’s 18th Schweissen & Schneiden...

Cameron Serles

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Using Cameras to Monitor Welding During OCTG Fabrication

Due to developments in electronics and camera-sensor technology, cameras now...

Cameron Serles

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Introducing the Xiris Weld Video Library

To fully appreciate the capabilities of the Xiris XVC-O Weld Camera, you need...

Cameron Serles

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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

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Improve Safety for Submerged Arc Welding Applications!

Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) processes are typically run as...

Cameron Serles

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Monitoring Skelp in Tube and Pipe Welding

In tube and pipe fabrication, it’s essential to inspect for defects in the...

Cornelius Sawatzky

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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

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Inspecting Needle Tubes for Weld Defects

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

Cameron Serles

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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...

Cameron Serles

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Determining Total Cost of Ownership for Weld Cameras

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

Cameron Serles

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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...

Cameron Serles

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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...

Cameron Serles

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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

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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

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10 Competitive Advantages Provided by Weld Cameras

Realizing the potential of technology to improve their automated welding...

Cameron Serles

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

CD replication example

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Automated Inspection Systems Used In Optical Disc Manufacturing

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

Lisa Colling

CD-RAM

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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

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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

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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...

Cameron Serles

Accuracy, Repeatability, and Resolution in Machine Vision

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Accuracy, Repeatability, and Resolution in Machine Vision

Accuracy, repeatability, and resolution are three main...

John Stevenson

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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

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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

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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...

Cameron Serles

Image processing biases used to make Weld Camera images clearer

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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

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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...

Cameron Serles

USAF 1951 Spatial Resolution Chart

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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

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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

GMAW in Pulse Current & Background Current

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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

Passive cooling for the XVC-O Camera

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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...

Peter Serles

Xiris

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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

Cable connection for Xiris XVC-O Weld Camera with High Dynamic Range imaging

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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

Viewing Weld Image on Classroom Monitor

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Using a Weld Camera for Welding Instruction

Welding instruction is vital to ensure that operators are capable of...

Cameron Serles

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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

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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

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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

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Monitoring Plasma Arc Welding (PAW) Using a Weld Camera

What is Plasma Arc Welding? Plasma Arc Welding (PAW) is an arc welding process...

Cameron Serles

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Monitoring Laser Welding Using a Weld Camera

Laser Beam Welding (LBW) joins multiple pieces of metal...

Cameron Serles

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Using a Weld Camera for Monitoring GTAW

Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), also known as tungsten inert gas (TIG)...

Cameron Serles

Diagram of a GMAW process

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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

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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

Grey

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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

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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...

Cameron Serles

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6 Ways Weld Cameras Reduce Operator Fatigue

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

Cameron Serles

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Weld Cameras: Better Than the Human Eye?

Guaranteeing the quality and efficiency of an automated welding process...

Cameron Serles

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What Is Machine Vision?

Machine Vision technology involves the automatic acquisition and processing of...

Cameron Serles

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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...

Cameron Serles

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6 Applications That Demand Weld Cameras

Weld Cameras for remote weld monitoring are ideal tools for improving...

Cameron Serles

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7 Myths of Weld Cameras

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

Cameron Serles

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How Weld Cameras Improve Safety

Modern manufacturing requires fabrication processes that use automated welding...

Cameron Serles

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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...

Cameron Serles

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What Is a Weld Camera?

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

Cameron Serles

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Welcome to The Xiris Blog.

Our products are based on advanced camera technology but our business is...

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