Photoelectronic Sensors
P2PY Time-of-Flight Laser Distance Sensors
- Durable housing made of stainless steel 316L (1.4404/V4A) – also for welding spatter and flying sparks
- High mechanical stability and resistance against shocks and impacts
- Replaceable PMMA lens with special coating for increased protection
- Optional replaceable lens made of CR-39 for increased welding field resistance
Laser distance sensors Time-of-Flight with wintec are powerful time-of-flight sensors that work with a red laser. This means that they cover large working ranges and detect objects safely and reliably even from a large distance.
The latest wintec generation with DS technology delivers precise results up to 10 meters and sets itself apart in particular by the fact that it reliably detects objects regardless of their color or surface condition, such as gloss – even in extreme inclined positions.
Further information on wintec can be found here.
wintec in Use – Durable and Robust
Position Monitoring of Car Body Parts
In automotive shell construction, body parts such as doors, tailgates or fenders are welded by robots. The sensors in the robust stainless steel 316L housing and coated lens check the exact position of the components in the welding device and are resistant to welding spatter or sparks.
Learn more about the application here.
Inductive Sensors
Welding Field Resistant Inductive Sensors with Correction Factor 1
- Welding field resistant thanks to Teflon coating (sleeve, sensor cap, nuts)
- Robust against magnetic direct and alternating fields up to min. 200 mT
- Very high switching frequencies up to 4,200 Hz
- High switching distances of up to 50 mm with correction factor 1
Inductive sensors detect metal objects contactlessly through electromagnetic induction. Sensors with correction factor 1 have an identical switching distance on different metals and thus enable precise detection of varying materials.
The welding field resistant sensors are available in different formats and with different detection ranges; installation is flush or non-flush depending on the application area.
2D/3D Profile Sensors
2D/3D Profile Sensors MLZL
- Compact, resistant metal housing – resistant to heat and flying sparks
- High-end appearance for high profile quality
- Powerful lasers (red, blue) in laser classes 2M, 3R and 3B
- Integrated air flushing and cooling
- Exchangeable protective screens
The slim MLZL design is specially developed for optical weld seam tracking and can be attached directly to the robot arm. During the ongoing process, the 2D/3D profile sensor detects all types of joint and can be quickly and easily integrated into the robot controls thanks to suitable robot interfaces.
You can find further information on optical weld seam tracking here.
The MLZL Seam Tracking Sensor in Use – Robust and Precise
Welding Seam Tracking in Robot Cells by 2D/3D Profile Sensors
In fully automatic robot welding cells, it is necessary to determine the exact positioning of the joints on edges, angles or steps before the welding process. For this purpose, a 2D/3D profile sensor is mounted on the robot directly next to the welding torch in the MLZL housing specially developed for weld seam tracking.
Learn more about the application here.
System Components
Welding Field Resistant Protective Housings for Sensor Solutions
- Robust stainless steel housing for optimum protection of the integrated sensor
- Suitable protective housings available for different designs (M, 1N, P, 1P and TA)
- Replaceable protective screen for extended service life
The protective housing for welding applications made from V2A stainless steel or stainless steel-plastic combination enable the integration of sensors with plastic housing in rough welding applications. The integrated sensors in M, 1N, P, 1P and TAformat are optimally protected against flying sparks and welding spatter in the protective housing.
The protective housings are complemented by extensive system components for optimum mounting.
Weld-Resistant Protective Housings for Image Processing Solutions
- Robust metal housing for optimum protection of the integrated profile sensor
- Replaceable protective screen for extended service life
- Integrated cooling and rinsing
The protective housing for welding applications made of stainless steel and aluminum enables the integration of 2D/3D profile sensors in rough welding applications. The integrated sensors of the MLSL series are optimally protected against flying sparks and welding spatter in the protective housing.
Welding Field Resistant Protective Housings – Smart Solutions Optimally Protected
Welding Seam Tracking in Robot Cells
In fully automated robot welding cells, the exact position of the joints on edges, angles or steps must be determined. The 2D/3D profile sensor is mounted directly next to the welding torch and is optimally protected against welding spatter thanks to its protective housing.
Learn more about the application here.
