Real Time Trajectory Correction System Of Optical Head In Laser Welding

Cieszyński, Wojciech; Zięba, Michał; Reiner, Jacek

doi:10.1515/ama-2015-0042

Abstract

Application of laser welding technology requires that the laser beam is guided through the whole length of the joint with sufficiently high accuracy. This paper describes result of research on development of optomechatronic system that allows for the precise positioning of the laser head’s TCP point on the edge of welded elements during laser processing. The developed system allows for compensation of workpiece’s fixture inaccuracies, precast distortions and workpiece deformations occurring during the process.

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Real Time Trajectory Correction System Of Optical Head In Laser Welding

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