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Automatic Guidance System for Welding TorchesDigital system automatically guides welding torch to produce squarebutt, V-groove and lap-joint weldments within tracking accuracy of +0.2 millimeter. Television camera observes and traverses weld joint, carrying welding torch behind. Image of joint digitized, and resulting data used to derive control signals that enable torch to track joint.
Document ID
19830000690
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Smith, H.
Wall, W.
Burns, M. R., Jr.
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
November 1, 1984
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 8
Issue: 2
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Fabrication Technology
Report/Patent Number
MFS-25807
Accession Number
83B10690
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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