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A digital remote control system for arc welding

Meta Vision Systems has launched an all-digital version of its MetaView system, combining a laser-camera sensor head with a video monitor to allow remote control of both the horizontal and vertical positions of a submerged arc welding head.

21/12/2014 17:35:36

The digital version uses a colour touchscreen as the video monitor. Combined with a new, high resolution digital colour camera in the sensor head, it provides much improved image quality and noise immunity, together with many new features.

The entry-level product provides a safe and user-friendly way of getting machine operators away from the welding head. At the same time, it improves control over the position of the head in the joint, leading to better weld quality.

In addition to providing a better, less noisy image, the digital MetaView’s functionality includes digital zoom, pan and tilt, enabling the operator to optimise the image to his or her preference.
New also is the ability to add a second camera to provide an overview of the weld head to complement the detailed positional view provided by the MetaView sensor.

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.