Automated Inspection Blog | Xiris Automation

Monitoring welds on wall panel membranes

27 Jul 2021

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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...

Rachel Dalton

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...

Aishani Mehra

17 Jun 2021

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1 min

Detecting Hairlike Scratches on Coated Tubing

Several industries, such as automotive, oil and gas, and agriculture, use...

Aishani Mehra

14 Jun 2021

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1 min

Xiris Watches the Partial Solar Eclipse

Four years ago, Xiris had the incredible opportunity to watch the beautiful...

Aishani Mehra

Getting a greater view of a student welding cell

10 Jun 2021

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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

25 May 2021

Lincoln Electric

2 min

Weld Process Traceability Using Video

Enhance your fabrication capability with a robust automated traceability ...

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...

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...

Rachel Dalton

Edge Detection at Any Angle with Xiris WeldStudio™

6 Apr 2021

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2 min

Edge Detection at Any Angle with Xiris WeldStudio™

Even with the best dynamic range imaging possible, certain subtle features...

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...

Rachel Dalton

2 Mar 2021

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1 min

Xiris Releases New Weld Inspection System with Class 2 Laser

In our efforts to continuously drive innovation of our product line, Xiris...

Cameron Serles

Weld Cameras provide a safer environment in pipeline construction

23 Feb 2021

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...

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

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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...

Rachel Dalton

21 Dec 2020

2 min

Xiris Over the Years

In a fast-changing world, we’re accustomed to always look ahead and be...

Rachel Dalton

8 Dec 2020

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2 min

Xiris Weld Cameras for Educators

A few weeks ago, we held our largest webinar yet: Xiris Weld Cameras for...

Rachel Dalton

23 Nov 2020

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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...

Cameron Serles

20 Oct 2020

welding automation

2 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

8 Sep 2020

1 min

Xiris Recruits Dr. Patricio Mendez as Special Adviser

Developing world class technology for the welding industry does not happen...

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

4 Aug 2020

Education XVC Weld Camera

2 min

Weld Cameras for Union Skills Training

Unions with members who do on the job welding need to provide regular skills...

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 ...

Cameron Serles

7 Jul 2020

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1 min

Imaging CMT Welding with a Weld Camera

Cold Metal Transfer (CMT) welding is a variant of the GMAW process developed...

Rachel Dalton

25 Jun 2020

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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

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

28 May 2020

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2 min

Thermally Enhanced Weld Camera Improves Productivity in HSAW

A challenge most fabricators face when using Helical Submerged Arc Welding...

Cameron Serles

12 May 2020

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1 min

Using Weld Cameras to Monitor Laser Bed Additive Manufacturing

In an effort to accelerate the industrialization and adoption of metal...

Rachel Dalton

Geometric Template Matching in WeldStudio™

27 Apr 2020

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2 min

Using Template Matching to Locate Features in a Weld Process

Xiris has recently introduced a new version of its WeldStudio software with...

Cameron Serles

16 Apr 2020

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1 min

Using Edge Filters on Weld Camera Images

Xiris Weld Cameras generate video that allow operators to monitor their...

Cameron Serles

7 Apr 2020

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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

25 Mar 2020

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1 min

Xiris Automation: More Than Just an Innovative Product

In the September issue (page 38) of Australian Welding, Weld Australia...

Rachel Dalton

10 Mar 2020

XVC Weld Camera software

1 min

Applying Software to Your Weld Videos – Convolution Tools

With the Xiris View Cameras, welding videos can be displayed live, and...

David Giannotti

26 Feb 2020

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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

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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...

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

7 Jan 2020

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2 min

Three Benefits of Adding Audio to your Weld Camera

Experienced, professional welders agree that sound is often just as valuable...

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

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

3 Dec 2019

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1 min

What Does Welding Sound Like? SMAW

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

Cameron Serles

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...

David Giannotti

12 Nov 2019

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1 min

Using Pseudo Color to Highlight Features in Welding

Weld cameras can produce color and monochrome images. Often monochrome...

Cameron Serles

29 Oct 2019

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1 min

What Does Welding Sound Like? GTAW

To accompany the launch of Xiris’ new audio monitoring technology, we are...

Cameron Serles

3 Oct 2019

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1 min

Using Xiris Weld Cameras to Reduce Health Risks

High Dynamic Range (HDR) weld cameras provide clear images of a welding...

Robin Montgomery

2 Oct 2019

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2 min

What Does Welding Sound Like? GMAW

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

Cameron Serles

24 Sep 2019

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1 min

Xiris Celebrates 30 Years!

Xiris is pleased to celebrate its 30th anniversary in September, 2019....

David Giannotti

18 Sep 2019

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1 min

How to Make Welding More Environmentally Friendly

In today’s world, environmental issues are becoming more and more important...

Robin Montgomery

3 Sep 2019

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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

20 Aug 2019

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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,...

Robin Montgomery

7 Aug 2019

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1 min

Video Learning Guides for WeldStudio™

Even the best users sometimes find it difficult to read through an operating...

Brian Wirth

23 Jul 2019

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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

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...

Greg Cooke

27 Jun 2019

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1 min

Why You Should Use a CellView Camera

Welding automation is becoming increasingly more common and necessary to...

Greg Cooke

19 Jun 2019

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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

13 Jun 2019

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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...

Cameron Serles

30 May 2019

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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...

Cameron Serles

14 May 2019

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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....

Emily Blackborow

10 May 2019

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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...

Robin Montgomery

2 May 2019

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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...

Cameron Serles

16 Apr 2019

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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...

Emily Blackborow

2 Apr 2019

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1 min

Why Recertification of Your Inspection System is Important

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

Emily Blackborow

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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...

Cameron Serles

5 Mar 2019

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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

27 Feb 2019

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1 min

LASIMM project goes live with Xiris Automation

Emily Blackborow

20 Feb 2019

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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

7 Feb 2019

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3 min

Triggering Weld Cameras from a MIG Process

MIG processes, particularly short circuit MIG, will generate a huge range in...

Cameron Serles

24 Jan 2019

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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

10 Jan 2019

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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...

Cameron Serles

13 Dec 2018

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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...

Cameron Serles

29 Nov 2018

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1 min

The Quality Challenge in Metal Additive Manufacturing

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

Magda Paszko

15 Nov 2018

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2 min

Reflecting on Fall 2018 Trade Shows

The experience of a trade show is quite difficult to put into words;...

Magda Paszko

1 Nov 2018

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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

18 Oct 2018

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1 min

Xiris in Shanghai, Tube China 2018

Just a couple of weeks ago, Xiris had the opportunity to showcase our Weld...

Dean Zhao

5 Oct 2018

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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

13 Sep 2018

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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

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...

Cornelius Sawatzky

16 Aug 2018

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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...

Cameron Serles

19 Jul 2018

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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

5 Jul 2018

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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

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

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Xiris at the 2018 Beijing Essen Welding and Cutting Show

Discovering New Opportunities Alongside our Chinese Distributors. The...

Dean Zhao

18 May 2018

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1 min

Weld Safety: Before and After

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, welders and cutters "have one...

Margaret Montgomery

4 May 2018

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1 min

April 2018: Looking Back

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

Margaret Montgomery

24 Apr 2018

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1 min

Rugged Cameras for Tough Weld Environments

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

Dean Zhao

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10 Apr 2018

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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...

Justin Grahn

2018_2_27 - Watching a 1,000,000 Watt Plasma Arc

27 Feb 2018

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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...

Justin Grahn

13 Feb 2018

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1 min

Xiris is Growing!

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

Catherine Cline

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...

Cornelius Sawatzky

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

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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

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...

Peter Serles

31 Aug 2017

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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...

Mike Lundy

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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

3 Aug 2017

High Dynamic Range operator additive manufacturing

2 min

How HDR Weld Cameras Improve Operator Safety

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Cameron Serles

28 Jun 2017

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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

14 Jun 2017

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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

31 May 2017

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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

3 May 2017

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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

3 Apr 2017

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1 min

Why Weld Cameras are Essential when Welding Large Pipe

Cameron Serles

20 Mar 2017

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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

28 Feb 2017

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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,...

Cameron Serles

30 Jan 2017

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2 min

Ontario High School Purchases a Weld Camera Kit!

Catherine Cline

16 Jan 2017

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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...

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

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

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...

Cameron Serles

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...

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...

Cameron Serles

13 Sep 2016

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2 min

Monitoring Welding Processes in Color

In most situations, a high dynamic range (HDR) image that provides a clear...

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

16 Aug 2016

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1 min

Using Weld Cameras For Torch Alignment

When Xiris demonstrates its weld camera systems, one of the unexpected...

Catherine Cline

2 Aug 2016

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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...

Cameron Serles

19 Jul 2016

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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

5 Jul 2016

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1 min

Weld Revolution Uses the Xiris Color Weld Camera

Catherine Cline

21 Jun 2016

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1 min

Edge Detection for Weld Monitoring

With the advent of high dynamic range weld cameras, such as the Xiris...

Cornelius Sawatzky

8 Jun 2016

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1 min

Xiris Will Exhibit at the Beijing Essen Welding & Cutting Fair

Cameron Serles

25 May 2016

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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...

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...

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

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

2 Feb 2016

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1 min

Blob Analysis Tool for Weld Monitoring

Cameron Serles

19 Jan 2016

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2 min

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

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

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...

Justin Grahn

10 Aug 2015

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2 min

Retrofitting a Weld Camera into an Existing Manipulator Cell

Recently, Xiris installed a weld camera into an existing welding manipulator...

Cameron Serles

22 Jul 2015

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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

14 Jul 2015

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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

6 Jul 2015

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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...

Cameron Serles

15 Jun 2015

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1 min

Xiris Goes to the Shanghai Welding Show!

Xiris has established success in selling a number of Xiris XVC-O and...

Dean Zhao

3 Jun 2015

Xiris XVC Weld Camera

1 min

Xiris Opens European Sales Office!

Cameron Serles

26 May 2015

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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...

Cameron Serles

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...

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...

Leanne Sinclair

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...

Leanne Sinclair

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...

Cameron Serles

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...

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

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...

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...

Leanne Sinclair

9 Sep 2014

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Decrease Injuries, Increase Efficiency and Prioritize Workplace Safety

The construction of large ship vessels is a very complex and hazardous...

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

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...

Cameron Serles

29 Jul 2014

1 min

Inspecting Welds on Thin Walled Tubes

Legislative requirements forcing automotive manufacturers to improve their...

Cameron Serles

21 Jul 2014

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2 min

Don’t Compromise! Prioritize Safety, Prioritize Vision.

Welding is a very advanced trade that demands not only skill, but training,...

Leanne Sinclair

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

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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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

Dean Zhao

20 May 2014

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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...

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

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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...

Cameron Serles

8 Apr 2014

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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

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...

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...

Cameron Serles

4 Mar 2014

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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

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

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...

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...

Cameron Serles

14 Jan 2014

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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

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2 min

Monitoring Pipe Cladding Using Weld Cameras

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

Cameron Serles

18 Dec 2013

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2 min

Inspecting Tube Welds After the Scarfing Process

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

Cameron Serles

12 Dec 2013

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2 min

Notes from Fabtech 2013

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

Lisa Colling

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

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1 min

Using a Weld Camera for High-Temperature Pipe Cladding

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

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

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...

Eric McCarron

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,...

Lisa Colling

12 Nov 2013

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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...

Dean Zhao

1 Nov 2013

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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...

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)...

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...

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

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1 min

Going Global—Xiris Introduces Multilingual Website

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

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...

Cameron Serles

30 Sep 2013

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2 min

Using Cameras and Image Difference Algorithims to Monitor LBW

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

Cameron Serles

19 Sep 2013

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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

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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...

Cameron Serles

5 Sep 2013

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1 min

3 Ways to Improve Tube and Pipe Mill Changeover

Purchasers of finished tube and pipe are increasingly demanding...

Cornelius Sawatzky

3 Sep 2013

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1 min

Introducing the Xiris Weld Video Library

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

Cameron Serles

29 Aug 2013

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2 min

3 Tube and Pipe Trends Leading to Better Weld Monitoring

Three cost-cutting trends in tube and pipe fabrication have coincided to...

Cornelius Sawatzky

27 Aug 2013

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2 min

Improve Safety for Submerged Arc Welding Applications!

Submerged arc welding processes are typically run as automatic or...

Cameron Serles

27 Aug 2013

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3 min

Weld Profile Monitoring of High Frequency Tube and Pipe Production

Weld profile monitoring using laser-based 3D imaging technology has...

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

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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

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1 min

Inspecting Needle Tubes for Weld Defects

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

Cameron Serles

9 Aug 2013

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2 min

Using a Weld Camera to Detect Seam Misalignment

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

Cameron Serles

26 Jul 2013

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2 min

Determining Total Cost of Ownership for Weld Cameras

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

Cameron Serles

25 Jul 2013

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2 min

Integration of Weld Cameras Leads to Competitive Advantage

As imaging technology continues to evolve, a growing number of end users...

Cameron Serles

19 Jul 2013

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2 min

Why You Still Need Operator Monitoring of the Weld Seam

Many fabricators use an automated laser seam tracking system in an attempt...

Cameron Serles

17 Jul 2013

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2 min

Using Technology to Recruit the Best Young Welders

The welding industry, like virtually all manufacturing industries, is...

Cameron Serles

11 Jul 2013

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2 min

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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3 min

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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1 min

Why Video Recording of Welding Processes Is Useful

With advanced camera design and image-processing technology, the latest...

Cameron Serles

27 Jun 2013

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1 min

XVC-O Weld Camera: No Aperture Required!

In order to properly image an open arc weld and its background, a Weld...

Cameron Serles

26 Jun 2013

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2 min

The Importance of Depth of Field for Weld Cameras

Weld Cameras allow operators to remotely monitor weld processes by...

Cameron Serles

19 Jun 2013

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2 min

Attract Workers to Automated Welding with Modern Technology

Fabricators are finding it increasingly difficult to find qualified labor...

Cameron Serles

18 Jun 2013

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3 min

Using a Weld Camera to Guide Cross-Slide Mechanisms

In some types of automated or semi-automated welding processes, a...

Cornelius Sawatzky

14 Jun 2013

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2 min

Automated Inspection Systems Used In Optical Disc Manufacturing

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

Lisa Colling

12 Jun 2013

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2 min

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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2 min

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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2 min

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

5 Jun 2013

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3 min

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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2 min

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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2 min

Using a Weld Camera in Submerged Arc Welding

Submerged Arc Welding processes employ a granular flux that is dispensed...

Cornelius Sawatzky

22 May 2013

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2 min

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

17 May 2013

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2 min

How Image Processing Helps Display Weld Images on Monitors

The XVC-O Weld Camera system includes a computer for processing, storing,...

John Stevenson

16 May 2013

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2 min

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

14 May 2013

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2 min

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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1 min

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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2 min

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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2 min

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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2 min

Why Choose Xiris as Your Weld Camera Supplier?

Remote weld monitoring is an essential element of optimizing and continuously...

Lisa Colling

6 May 2013

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2 min

Video Signal Integrity and Noise Immunity in Welding Environments

In automated welding processes, the best method for monitoring the weld is...

James Gaston

4 May 2013

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2 min

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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2 min

Using a Weld Camera to Monitor Pipe Cladding

In some demanding Pipe welding applications, special materials need to be...

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...

Cameron Serles

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...

Cameron Serles

26 Apr 2013

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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...

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)...

Cameron Serles

24 Apr 2013

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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...

Cameron Serles

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...

Cameron Serles

18 Apr 2013

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Weld Cameras: Better Than the Human Eye?

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

Cameron Serles

16 Apr 2013

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What Is Machine Vision?

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

Cameron Serles

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...

Cameron Serles

13 Apr 2013

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6 Applications That Demand Weld Cameras

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

Cameron Serles

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...

Cameron Serles

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...

Cameron Serles

9 Apr 2013

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What Is a Weld Camera?

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

Cameron Serles

25 Mar 2013

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

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