Automated Inspection Blog | Xiris Automation

7 Aug 2024

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Integrating a Weld Camera into Laser Welding Processes

Integrating a Weld Camera to Laser Welding Processes

Cameron Serles

Can a Smartphone be Used to Record a Weld?

16 Feb 2022

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Can a Smartphone Camera be Used to Record a Weld?

At Xiris, we know that many welders are interested in recording their welds and...

Rachel Dalton

3 Feb 2022

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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

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

8 Ways Weld Cameras Improve Productivity: Increased Health and Safety

7 Jan 2021

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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

8 Dec 2020

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Xiris Weld Cameras for Educators

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

Rachel Dalton

7 Jul 2020

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Imaging CMT Welding with a Weld Camera

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

Rachel Dalton

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25 Jun 2020

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Future Possibilities for Audio Monitoring of Welding

Xiris has been at the forefront of weld monitoring for more than a decade by...

Cameron Serles

Image of the Schlieren Optics Setup with a Xiris Weld Camera

10 Jun 2020

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A Unique Application for Xiris Weld Cameras: Schlieren Imaging

At Xiris we are all about viewing weld processes in ways you’ve never seen...

Rachel Dalton

The Heat Zone or “Spot” seen from the backside of the weld

28 May 2020

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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

Image Analysis of the Initial Testing at University of Waterloo

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 additive...

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 a...

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

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

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 in...

David Giannotti

12 Nov 2019

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Using Pseudo Color to Highlight Features in Welding

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

Cameron Serles

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 in...

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

23 Jul 2019

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Xiris Launches Audio Monitoring for Weld Cameras!

Xiris is proud to announce a revolutionary addition to our industry-leading...

Cameron Serles

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

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 we’ve...

Robin Montgomery

27 Feb 2019

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1 min

LASIMM project goes live with Xiris Automation

Emily Blackborow

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 healthcare...

Magda Paszko

15 Nov 2018

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Reflecting on Fall 2018 Trade Shows

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

Magda Paszko

19 Jul 2018

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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

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 of...

Margaret Montgomery

24 Apr 2018

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Rugged Cameras for Tough Weld Environments

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

Dean Zhao

2018_3_27 - Monitoring High Amperage Welding on Aluminum with a Weld Camera

27 Mar 2018

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Monitoring High Amperage Welding on Aluminum

Aluminum welding needs to be performed typically "hot and fast." When using...

Justin Grahn

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

27 Feb 2018

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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

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. This...

Catherine Cline

31 Aug 2017

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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

The Maverick and TipTig Booths at CanWeld

12 Oct 2016

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Xiris Attends CanWeld 2016

Xiris had the pleasure of co-exhibiting with Maverick Testing and TIP TIG USA...

Catherine Cline

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 benefits...

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 XVC-1000,...

Cameron Serles

5 Jul 2016

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1 min

Weld Revolution Uses the Xiris Color Weld Camera

Catherine Cline

8 Jun 2016

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1 min

Xiris Will Exhibit at the Beijing Essen Welding & Cutting Fair

Cameron Serles

Photos of Xiris Weld Cameras in Long-Distance Pipeline Manufacturing

10 May 2016

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1 min

Xiris Weld Cameras in Long-Distance Pipeline Manufacturing

The manufacturing of long-distance pipelines for the oil and gas industry uses...

Dean Zhao

Detecting Slag Build-up on Ferrite Casings in Pipe Mills

26 Apr 2016

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Detecting Slag Build-up on Ferrite Casings in Pipe Mills

A major challenge in producing good quality pipe on a welded Pipe Mill is the...

Cornelius Sawatzky

12 Apr 2016

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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

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

Diagram of Initial Incident Light Reflected

16 Feb 2016

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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

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

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 technologies...

Justin Grahn

10 Aug 2015

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Retrofitting a Weld Camera into an Existing Manipulator Cell

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

Cameron Serles

14 Jul 2015

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Improving Tank Manufacturing Safety with Cameras

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

Justin Grahn

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

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

Xiris XVC-1000 Camera Integrated to Laser Beam Delivery System

24 Nov 2014

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1 min

Success at Fabtech Atlanta for Xiris!

Fabtech is North America’s largest metal forming and fabricating event that...

Leanne Sinclair

10 Nov 2014

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1 min

Xiris Partners with TPS WeldTech at Photonex

Xiris had the great opportunity to join TPS WeldTech at UK’s largest showcase...

Leanne Sinclair

4 Nov 2014

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1 min

The Xiris XVC-1000 is the Perfect Tool for OEMs

A common difficulty Original Equipment Manufacturers face is the integration of...

Leanne Sinclair

21 Oct 2014

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2 min

Two Types of Weld Cameras to Help You

Xiris Automation Inc. designs inspection systems, or “machines that can see”....

Cameron Serles

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

18 Sep 2014

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Xiris Exhibits at IMTS 2014

Xiris Automation participates in many international trade shows. Our products...

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 trade....

Leanne Sinclair

An example of the Xiris XVC-O camera installed

5 Aug 2014

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1 min

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

One of the biggest problems instructors face when teaching welding students is...

Cameron Serles

Standard image of a weld vs Xiris weld camera image

17 Jul 2014

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How to Get the Best View of an Open Arc Weld

Attaining a good image of a weld and the surrounding background has been a...

Cameron Serles

8 Jul 2014

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1 min

Taking the Danger Out of Weld Monitoring

Xiris recently received a call from a prospective client asking about our...

Cameron Serles

Students viewing a weld demonstration on a display monitor.

2 Jul 2014

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2 min

How Weld Cameras Can Help Improve the Student Experience

Technical trade schools and welding education programs are not new to...

Cornelius Sawatzky

24 Jun 2014

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1 min

Successful Show in Beijing for Xiris!

Xiris Automation Inc. exhibited at the XVC-O Weld View Camera in this year's...

Dean Zhao

17 Jun 2014

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2 min

Monitoring Tube and Pipe Production to Find SCARFING Defects

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

Cornelius Sawatzky

10 Jun 2014

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1 min

How System Integrators Use Xiris Weld Cameras in Automation

Systems integrators who build automated welding processes are always searching...

Cameron Serles

3 Jun 2014

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2 min

Monitoring Tube and Pipe Production to Find FREEZE LINE Defects

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

Cornelius Sawatzky

19th Beijing Essen Welding & Cutting Fair

27 May 2014

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1 min

See Xiris in Beijing June 10-13, 2014.

Since signing Harbin Jinlifeng Co. Ltd as our distributor for China in January...

Dean Zhao

13 May 2014

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2 min

Monitoring Tube and Pipe Production to Detect BEAD ROLL

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

Cornelius Sawatzky

6 May 2014

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1 min

Labelling Your Weld Videos with Production Weld Data

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

Cameron Serles

29 Apr 2014

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2 min

Monitoring Tube and Pipe Production to Find FORMING Defects

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

Cornelius Sawatzky

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 further...

Cornelius Sawatzky

18 Mar 2014

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2 min

Monitoring Tube and Pipe Production to Find UNDERCUT Defects

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

Cornelius Sawatzky

11 Mar 2014

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2 min

How to Remotely View Your Weld Process

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

Cameron Serles

4 Mar 2014

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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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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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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 growing...

Dean Zhao

21 Jan 2014

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2 min

The Technology Behind Every Xiris System

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

Cameron Serles

14 Jan 2014

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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

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, is...

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 the...

Cameron Serles

29 Nov 2013

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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.

22 Nov 2013

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1 min

Spreading Weld Camera Innovation Worldwide

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

Lisa Colling

19 Nov 2013

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2 min

Advanced Weld Cameras: The Rental Option

The Xiris XVC-O Weld Camera features High Dynamic Range imaging, a technology...

Eric McCarron

ID pipe cladding shown using Xiris Weld Camera with High Dynamic Range imaging.

15 Nov 2013

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2 min

Using Weld Cameras to Monitor Pipe Cladding

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

Lisa Colling

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

High Temperature demonstration for the XVC-O Camera

8 Nov 2013

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1 min

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

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

Dean Zhao

1 Nov 2013

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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 years,...

Cameron Serles

25 Oct 2013

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2 min

Overcoming the Challenges of Laser Beam Welding

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

Cameron Serles

22 Oct 2013

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2 min

Why Cameras Are Needed for Fiber Laser Beam Welding

The emergence of fiber lasers as a viable alternative to CO2 lasers in laser...

Cameron Serles

17 Oct 2013

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2 min

Using a Weld Camera to Monitor Narrow Groove Welding

In the past few years, Narrow Groove Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG) has...

Cameron Serles

15 Oct 2013

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2 min

Using a Weld Camera for Laser Hybrid Welding

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

Cameron Serles

10 Oct 2013

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2 min

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

With the development of specialized, automated hot wire equipment, hot wire...

Cameron Serles

8 Oct 2013

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1 min

Going Global—Xiris Introduces Multilingual Website

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

Cameron Serles

1 Oct 2013

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2 min

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

Once every four years, the Schweissen & Schneiden International Trade Show is...

Cameron Serles

30 Sep 2013

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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 potential...

Cameron Serles

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 now...

Cameron Serles

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 need...

Cameron Serles

27 Aug 2013

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2 min

Improve Safety for Submerged Arc Welding Applications!

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

Cameron Serles

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

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 weld...

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 want...

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 to...

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 Weld...

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 Camera...

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 capturing a...

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 to...

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 positioning...

Cornelius Sawatzky

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

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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Using a Weld Camera in Submerged Arc Welding

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

Cornelius Sawatzky

22 May 2013

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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

Image processing biases used to make Weld Camera images clearer

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, and...

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

GMAW in Pulse Current & Background Current

9 May 2013

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Using a Weld Camera to Monitor Pulsed Current Welding

To improve the weld quality of certain welding processes, the welding power...

Cameron Serles

9 May 2013

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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

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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 used...

Cameron Serles

1 May 2013

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2 min

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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30 Apr 2013

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2 min

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

25 Apr 2013

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2 min

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

22 Apr 2013

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2 min

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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2 min

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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2 min

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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3 min

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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2 min

What Is Machine Vision?

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

Cameron Serles

15 Apr 2013

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1 min

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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2 min

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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3 min

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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2 min

How Weld Cameras Improve Safety

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

Cameron Serles

10 Apr 2013

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2 min

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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2 min

What Is a Weld Camera?

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

Cameron Serles

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