Measurements 1. Toe angles - angle between
the weld and the adjacent plate at the left and right edges of the weld.
2.
Face width - width of the weld between the two edges.
3.
Plate angle - angle between the two plates.
4.
Leg lengths - length of the plate from the edge of the weld to the projected
intersection with the other plate.
5.
Undercut - depth at the edge of the weld relative to the face of the weld.
Industry Examples 1. Steel - construction
inspection on bridges and buildings.
2. Heavy Equipment - verification
of specifications.
3. Shipbuilding - inspection.
4. Pressure vessels - quality
control measurements.
Sensors
and Controllers The width of the weld will
determine the sensor field-of-view required. Typically an HS300 sensor
with wheeled stand-off's and a Series 1100 controller will be used in portable
inspection applications. The stand-off's are designed so they roll
between the angled plates keeping the sensor positioned over the weld.
For on-line applications, the Series 3000 controller and RS400 sensor could
be used.