The Paton Welding Journal, 2003, №08

2003 №08 (11)

2003 №08 (01)

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The Paton Welding Journal, 2003, #8, 51-53 pages

Determination of optimum length of an illuminator in technical vision systems for arc welding

F.N. Kiselevsky, E.V. Shapovalov

E.O. Paton Electric Welding Institute of the NASU 11 Kazymyr Malevych Str., 03150, Kyiv, Ukraine.

Abstract
The paper gives the main technical characteristics of the existing optical sensors in systems of technical vision for arc welding. Spectral characteristics of welding arc are studied to determine the local minimums of luminosity in the wave length range from 500 to 1100 nm. Ranges of wave lengths of illuminator operation are recommended to increase the signal-to-noise ratio of arc welding.
Keywords: arc welding, optical sensor, welding arc spectrum, technical vision system, signal-to-noise ratio, light section, illuminator

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Suggested Citation

F.N. Kiselevsky, E.V. Shapovalov (2003) Determination of optimum length of an illuminator in technical vision systems for arc welding. The Paton Welding J., 08, 51-53.

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