TH6x Optical Seam Tracking Sensor

Get more productive and reduce part scrap. TH6x reliably finds the weld joint in real time and guides the robot as fast as you can weld the part. Sturdy and unique, TH6x scans the joint in the XYZ axis to improve robot uptime and overall weld quality.

TH6x Seam Tracking Features and Benefits:

• Triple line laser sampling produces a reliable, real time tracking on the weld joint
• Tracks on reflective surfaces like aluminum and stainless steel
• Contact-free and independent of both system and process
• Connects to robot or hard automation system with an Ethernet or analog connection
• Pre-loaded weld joints allow for easy programming and operation with just a few adjustments
• For use on MIG, TIG, and Sub-arc processes 
• Works in non-welding applications such as gluing and cutting

Laser Triangulation for More Accuracy

TH6x evaluates the current seam position, gap information, edge offset, and welding tool position relative to the surface.

These values are measured and recorded in real time then forwarded to the robot control to guide the welding torch through the joint, adding just milliseconds to the process.

Pre-Loaded Weld Joints

The contact-free tracking of TH6x allows it to be able to seam track almost any joint shape. All of the commonly used welding joints are pre-loaded into the TH6x GUI Software for quick retrieval and easy, minimal programming. 

Interfaces via Ethernet, Serial, or Analog to all major Robot OEMs or Hard Automation systems.

Seam Tracking 'Narrow-Gap' Welds

The only Optical Seam Tracking sensor capable of seam tracking Narrow-Gap Butt Welds with the TH6i through our unique greyscale camera. This feature combined with the green light above to recognize the butt joint, detect the contrast in brightness at the edge, and scan the joint precisely - even on reflective surfaces.