--- title: Using Weld Cameras For Torch Alignment description: View three videos that demonstrate the power of the Xiris Weld Camera to achieve perfect torch and seam alignment during weld setup. image: https://blog.xiris.com/hubfs/photo.png --- [![xiris-automation-logo-white](https://blog.xiris.com/hubfs/Xiris_2020/images/xiris-automation-logo-white.png "xiris-automation-logo-white")](https://www.xiris.com/) [![xiris-automation-logo-color](https://blog.xiris.com/hubfs/Xiris_2020/images/xiris-automation-logo-color.png "xiris-automation-logo-color")](https://www.xiris.com/) [quality control](https://blog.xiris.com/blog/topic/quality-control), [weld camera](https://blog.xiris.com/blog/topic/weld-camera), [welding](https://blog.xiris.com/blog/topic/welding), [High Dynamic Range](https://blog.xiris.com/blog/topic/high-dynamic-range), [productivity](https://blog.xiris.com/blog/topic/productivity), [color weld camera](https://blog.xiris.com/blog/topic/color-weld-camera), [weld seam](https://blog.xiris.com/blog/topic/weld-seam), [weld seam alignment](https://blog.xiris.com/blog/topic/weld-seam-alignment) # Using Weld Cameras For Torch Alignment This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. - [** ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.xiris.com/blog/using-weld-cameras-for-torch-alignment&title=Using+Weld+Cameras+For+Torch+Alignment&picture=http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/206970/photo.png&description=View+three+videos+that+demonstrate+the+power+of+the+Xiris+Weld+Camera+to+achieve+perfect+torch+and+seam+alignment+during+weld+setup.) - [** ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://blog.xiris.com/blog/using-weld-cameras-for-torch-alignment&text=Using+Weld+Cameras+For+Torch+Alignment%20-%20https://blog.xiris.com/blog/using-weld-cameras-for-torch-alignment) - [** ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.xiris.com/blog/using-weld-cameras-for-torch-alignment&title=Using+Weld+Cameras+For+Torch+Alignment&summary=View+three+videos+that+demonstrate+the+power+of+the+Xiris+Weld+Camera+to+achieve+perfect+torch+and+seam+alignment+during+weld+setup.) - [** ](https://plus.google.com/share?url=https://blog.xiris.com/blog/using-weld-cameras-for-torch-alignment) - [** ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.xiris.com/blog/using-weld-cameras-for-torch-alignment&title=Using+Weld+Cameras+For+Torch+Alignment&picture=http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/206970/photo.png&description=View+three+videos+that+demonstrate+the+power+of+the+Xiris+Weld+Camera+to+achieve+perfect+torch+and+seam+alignment+during+weld+setup.) - [** ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://blog.xiris.com/blog/using-weld-cameras-for-torch-alignment&text=Using+Weld+Cameras+For+Torch+Alignment%20-%20https://blog.xiris.com/blog/using-weld-cameras-for-torch-alignment) - [** ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.xiris.com/blog/using-weld-cameras-for-torch-alignment&title=Using+Weld+Cameras+For+Torch+Alignment&summary=View+three+videos+that+demonstrate+the+power+of+the+Xiris+Weld+Camera+to+achieve+perfect+torch+and+seam+alignment+during+weld+setup.) ![Catherine Cline](https://blog.xiris.com/hubfs/coil%20joining/user.png) Written by Catherine Cline on January 14, 2025 When Xiris demonstrates its [weld camera systems](https://www.xiris.com/weld-monitoring-cameras/), one of the unexpected benefits an operator notices right away is the ability to quickly align the torch and seam.   Xiris weld cameras have integrated LED’s that provide a nice bright image of the seam and torch prior to starting the weld process.  Before we begin our demonstration, we ask the operator to align the torch and the seam which is usually done manually with a visual check.  Once we are told the system is aligned, we ask the operator to look at the computer screen and, 90% of the time, the torch and seam are misaligned.  The operator then begins to use the weld camera system right away to achieve perfect alignment on a consistent basis. Here are three videos that demonstrate the alignment process.  In these examples the manufacturer has installed a positioning sensor on the robotic arm which is meant to ensure perfect torch alignment during each weld and the operator simply verifies the alignment prior to welding. **Operator Alignment:** The positioning sensor and the operator have misaligned the torch, resulting in a bad weld.       **Weld Camera Assisted Alignment:** The operator has used the weld camera system to verify the alignment and you will see the adjustments that were made after the robot had been aligned.  Not only do the cameras ensure accuracy, the operator can perform the alignment quickly, right from the console rather than bending, stretching or climbing up on to the equipment to achieve proper alignment.                       **For more information on how Xiris Weld Cameras can ensure accurate alignment of your torch and weld seam, visit** [Xiris.com](http://www.xiris.com/en/) ### Recent Posts ### You may also like: [![](https://blog.xiris.com/hubfs/Open%20Graph%20-%20Blogs-1.png) ## How HDR Weld Pool Camera Technology Reduces Arc Glare {% module_block module... ](https://blog.xiris.com/blog/how-hdr-weld-pool-camera-technology-reduces-arc-glare) [![Do Undercut Welds Need to Be Redone? 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