FD-ARThrough the Arc Seam Tracking•Simple&Easyoperation.•Noadditionaltorchcomponentsforeasymaintenance.
•Mostpopularsensorworldwide.•High-reliabilityandversatility.
FD-SFH Laser Search Sensor•HighSpeedandHighAccuracyLaserLineBeamSensor.
•RobotTeachingAssistFunctionthatdecreasesteachingtime.
•Fulloperationfromteachingpendant.
FD-LTLaser Tracking Sensor•High-endtechnologyforhigh-endapplications.
•Designedforarcweldingenvironments.•Relativelycompactandlowmaintenance.
FD-QD Laser Search Sensor•Uniquesensingfunctionswithlowercosts.
•Designedforarcweldingapplications.
•Fulloperationfromteachingpendant.
FD-WD (H)Touch Sensor•Conventionalsensingwithmodernfunctions.
•Simpleandeasytousemaintenance.
Going beyond your expectations...
Leading Sensing Technology... ... from the Leading Company in Welding Innovations
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Sensor Selection Guide
Heat distortion during welding?
Welding seams are not straight?
ORTRUE
FALSE
Tracking Sensor(FD-AR, FD-TR, FD-LT)
Deviation Finder(FD-WD, FD-SFH, FD-QD, FD-WDH)
TrackingSensors
DeviationFinders
Mild Steel, Stainless
Aluminum
TIG Welding
Most Common
Scale, Rusty Surface
FD-AR (Through Arc Sensor)
FD-LT (Laser Sensor)
FD-TR (TIG Arc Sensor)
FD-WD (Touch Sensor)
FD-SFH, FD-QD (Laser Search)
FD-WDH (HV Touch Sensor)* High Voltage
Giving you the best choice from a wide selection... ... for the best welding results and quality!
Frequently Asked QuestionsQ1.Whatisaroboticsensor?A1.Aroboticsensorisasystemthatdetectsvariationsinpartsandcompensatesforthevariationbyshiftingthe
roboticprograms.
Q2.Whenisiteffectiveand/orapplicable?A2.Asensoriseffectivewhenitisdifficulttokeepprogrammedpointsinconsistentlocationsandtherearepart
accuracyproblemsrequiringtheoperatortofrequentlyadjusttaughtrobotpoints.Whenthisoccurs,sensorscanbeusedtoautomaticallyshifttheweldingpoints.Note:Sensorscannotcreateteachingprograms–itcanonlyshiftthecurrentprograms.Teachinganinitialprogramisalwaysrequired.
Q3.Howcanwedeterminewhichsensorisbest?A3.DAIHENcanprovidevarioustypesofsensorsforalmostanysituation.Pleaserefertothechartbelowtofind
thebestsensorforyourapplication.
Aluminum, Fast & Stable
CAT. NO. 466B
Sensing Solutions – Seam Tracking / Laser Search / Laser Tracking / Arc Sensor
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FD-SFH SUPER FAST LASER SEARCHExtremelyfastandaccurate,stabledeviationdetectorvialaserbeam.
Real-TimeTracking NO(usewithFD-AR)Material MildSteel,Stainless,Aluminum(Othermaterialsavailable)ApplicableRange LapJoints,(1mmormore),FilletJoint,CornerJoint
andmanymore.*Notapplicableformirroredsurfaces.Accuracy ±0.2mm(0.008”)WeldingMachine AllOTCMachinesWeldingTorch 350AAirCooledMAGTorch
(Othertorchesareavailablebyspecialorder)BasicFunctions LaserProbe,GrooveDataAcquisitionsCombination FD-AR(forTracking)• Jointdetectionaslowas.5sec,reducingcycletimecomparedtotheFD-QD.•Adaptivetechnologywithgaprecognition.•Mountingpositionleavesmuchroomfortorchaccessibilityintheproductionenvironment.
Basic Sensors Advanced Sensors with Laser Technologies
Conventional Concepts with improved Functionality and OperationOTCmakesweldingequipment,OTCknows“whatiswelding”,andOTCknows“whatweneedtodo”toensurethehighestpossiblequalityofwelding.
FD-AR ARC SENSORReal-timeSeamTrackingSensorusingThrough-ArcTracking.
• IdealformidtothickplateMildSteelandStainlessapplications.•Settingsandcontrolsintheteachingpendantareinadedicated,user-friendlymenu.•Easytounderstand&easytouse.
DeviationDetection NO(usewithFD-WD/FD-QD/FD-SFH)
Material MildSteel,Stainless(SolidorCoredWire)
ApplicableRange FilletJoints,LapJoints(3mmormore),V-groove(Firstpath)
WeldingMethods CO2,MAG,MAGPulseWeldingMachine DM350,DP400,DP500WeldingTorch DAIHENCO2/MAGTorch(Air
Cooled/WaterCooled)Accuracy ±1mm(0.04”)
Remarks Weavingmotionisrequired.
Application Examples
FD-WD (WD-H) WIRE DETECTION TOUCH SENSINGDeviationfindingusingtheweldingwire.
Real-timeTracking NO(usewithFD-AR/FD-TR)Material MildSteel,Stainless
(NotrecommendedforAluminum)
ApplicableRange LapJoints(3mmormore),Mostotherjoints
Accuracy ±1mm(0.04”)WeldingMachine AllOTCDAIHENmachinesWeldingTorch DAIHENCO2/MAGTorch(Air
Cooled/WaterCooled)Combination FD-AR2/FD-TR2(withprobe)
•Simpleyetquiteversatile.
•Variousfunctionsformanyapplications.
•Dedicateddesignedmenuinteachingpendant.
•Programmablecommandcanincreaserangeofusability.
FD-TR TIG ARC SENSORReal-timeheighttrackingsensorforTIGapplications.
DeviationDetection NO(usewithFD-WD)Material MildSteel,Stainless,Aluminum
(Othermaterialsavailable)
ApplicableRange Fillet,Lap,Corner,ButtWeldsAccuracy ±0.5mm(0.02”)WeldingMachine AllOTCDAIHENTIGmachinesWeldingTorch DAIHENTIGTorch(AirCooled/
WaterCooled)Combination FD-WD(withprobe)
•100%controlfromtheteachingpendantviaadedicatedmenu.•SimpleconfigurationthatcanbeconnectedtoanytypeofOTCDAIHENTIGmachine.•Stableandaccuratetracking.
Application Example
Compensatesformisalignmentandlackingpartaccuracy
New Sensing Possibilities with Laser TechnologiesGotanapplicationthatrequiresthehighestdegreeofaccuracy?OTCDAIHEN’sadvancedlasertechnologiesaretheultimatesolutionforensuringthebestweldquality&partconsistency.
FD-QD QUICK DETECT LASER SEARCHHigh-speed,stabledeviationdetectorvialaserbeam.
Real-TimeTracking NO(usewithFD-AR)Material MildSteel,Stainless,Aluminum(Othermaterialsavailable)ApplicableRange LapJoints,(1mmormore),FilletJoint,CornerJoint
andmanymore.*Notapplicableformirroredsurfaces.Accuracy ±1mm(0.04”)WeldingMachine AllOTCMachinesWeldingTorch 350AAirCooledMAGTorch
(Othertorchesareavailablebyspecialorder)BasicFunctions LaserProbe,GrooveDataAcquisitionsCombination FD-AR(forTracking)
LaserApplicationExamples
BodyFrame(ThinPlateLap)
PressureTank(FlairLap)
GutterPlate(Inconsistent
Fit-up)
•Uniqueconceptsensingsystemwithbetterversatilityfordeviationdetection•Simpleusage:similarwithwiretouchsensorbutobtainsbetterresultsusinglasertechnology.•FullyintegratedfunctionsdevelopedbyDAIHEN.
FD-LT LASER TRACKINGHigh-endlaserwithreal-timeseamtrackingsensor.
DeviationDetection UnderDevelopment(Askfordetails)
Material MildSteel,Stainless,Aluminum(Othermaterialsavailable)
ApplicableRange LapJoints,(1mmormore),FilletJoint,CornerJointandmanymore.*Notapplicableformirroredsurfaces.
Accuracy ±0.5mm(0.02”)WeldingMachine AllOTCMachinesWeldingTorch 350AAirCooledMAGTorch
(Othertorchesareavailablebyspecialorder)BasicFunctions Start,EndPointSearch
3DSeamTrackingCombination FD-AR(forTracking)
•Dedicatedmenucanprovideuser-friendlyandeasytouseoperation.•Advanced3Dtrackingtechnologiescanprovidestableandaccuratetrackingresults.•Fullsupportofequipment(Robot,Welderandsensor)fromonecompany.
LawnMowing
ConstructionSegments
Adoptadvanced3Dtechnologies(Maketeachingeasyandsimple)
MotorcycleParts
ShipStructure
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