In groundbreaking experiments, NASA and Ohio State University are pushing the boundaries of technology by reinstating welding in space. This initiative is particularly exciting as it opens new possibilities for manufacturing and repairs beyond our planet. To prepare for this complex task, the teams conducted preliminary tests on laser welding in a vacuum chamber, employing an innovative approach to simulate zero-gravity conditions. This was achieved using a special aircraft capable of performing parabolic flights, where the researchers experience weightlessness for 20-25 seconds at a time. Fi ..read more

Working in nuclear manufacturing poses significant risks due to handling radioactive materials and potential exposure to ionizing radiation. Our customer is a France-based provider of welding-for-hire services, that specializes in delivering critical welding solutions to the global nuclear industry. Orbital welding and Narrow Gap TIG welding are the two frequently used techniques in manufacturing critical components for nuclear reactors and infrastructure. Given the nature of their work, worker safety and maintaining weld quality are paramount, and they sought an advanced solution. Recogniz ..read more

Welding is one of the most critical processes involved in the global manufacturing industry, essential for joining and fusing material to create strong and reliable structures. The quality and integrity of the weld can be ensured by monitoring the weld penetration into the parent material. Due to its dynamic nature and high temperature, directly observing the welded joint, especially the liquid-solid interface, can be challenging. In past, sensors were used to gather welding data from the gas-liquid interface, providing operators with an indirect inference of the penetration site. Welding can ..read more

Welding is often referred to as “industrial craftsmanship”, a term that is justified given the detailed process involved in combining metals through a complex interaction of electricity, heat, melting, mixing, and solidification. In most cases, welding is done to achieve smooth metal joints that are both reliable and visually appealing. From bridges and airplanes to pipes, medical devices, and beyond, welding remains a ubiquitous technology in achieving remarkable results across various industries. Even though welding is used to join some of the most precisely engineered infrastructures in th ..read more

If you’re wondering how to analyze a GTAW or TIG weld pool during welding, you’re not alone. Nearly every welder at some point has wanted to do some sort of analysis by measuring the size, shape and location of the melt pool as a way of determining how well the GTAW process is performing. Often this is done by eye through a weld helmet, but recent technology has enabled the generation of such data from the output of a thermal weld camera that acquires thermal images of the welding process ..read more

 Integrating a Weld Camera to Laser Welding Processes ..read more

Wire-arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) is a material deposition process that builds up a structure layer-by-layer using a multi-axis motion control system and a wire arc welding process. The thermal stability of the process is often a challenge: the interlayer dwell time in WAAM is often preset before the build-up commences. As a result, the required cooling time is usually calculated empirically; it usually does not account for the heat collected in the deposit from one layer to the next ..read more

Are you considering a much-needed upgrade for your welding equipment? If you're currently relying on an older or underperforming welding camera like the Toshiba IK-M44H lipstick camera or other analog cameras, it might be time to explore newer alternatives. One such option is the Xiris XVC-310 HDR color weld camera, designed to seamlessly replace your outdated Analog model and considered the best GTAW welding camera in terms of performance and features ..read more

Xiris has a long history of providing leading edge thermal and visible weld cameras for Metal Additive Manufacturing and critical welding applications ..read more

By now, thermal cameras have emerged as indispensable tools across various industries; they have revolutionized how we perceive and analyze temperature variations. Selecting the right thermal camera for industrial applications requires understanding key characteristics. From resolution and accuracy to durability and integration capabilities, each aspect is crucial for optimal performance and reliability ..read more