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SpotVision

SpotVision

SpotVision

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The document introduces the Krautkrämer SpotVision, an image-based spot weld inspection tool designed to enhance process control, reduce false negatives, and minimize training time in the automotive industry. Developed by Waygate Technologies in collaboration with automotive manufacturers, it aims to improve productivity and ensure quality standards.

Specifications
The Krautkrämer SpotVision features a 2D matrix phased array probe with a frequency of 13MHz and 32 elements. It utilizes the Total Focusing Method (TFM) for high-resolution imaging and accurate measurement. The probe is flexible, adapting to uneven surfaces, and operates with minimal couplant.

Procedures
The system simplifies inspections with an intuitive user interface and Mentor PC Live software, allowing remote operation and data management. It supports detailed workflows and inspection plans, reducing setup time and training requirements.

Norms and Standards
The SpotVision ensures compliance with safety and warranty regulations by providing accurate and repeatable measurements. It supports various material types, including mild steel and high-strength steel, and accommodates different coatings.

Recomendations
For optimal use, the SpotVision should be paired with the Krautkrämer Mentor UT phased array flaw detector. The system is designed for high-volume production lines, minimizing cycle times and improving process control.

Technical Specifications
The probe dimensions are ø17 x 34 mm, with a cable length of 3 m. It covers an inspection area of 7.5 x 7.5 mm and supports sheet combinations of 2T/3T with a plate thickness range of 0.6 – 3.5 mm. The spot weld diameter range is 2.0 - 6.0 mm.

Conclusion
The Krautkrämer SpotVision offers a comprehensive solution for spot weld inspection, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in the automotive industry. It is part of a broader portfolio of inspection solutions by Waygate Technologies, designed to meet the specific needs of automotive manufacturers.
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Catalog excerpts

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Krautkramer SpotVision Image-based spot weld inspection with a flexible probe head for deeper insights into the welding process. • Increase process control • Avoid false negatives • Reduce training time QWaygate , _ Technologies a Baker Hughes business

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Confidence can be that easy. Faced with ever increasing pressure to reduce downtimes while meeting high quality standards, the automotive industry is turning towards image-based spot weld inspection. Vehicle production is growing, and so is the number of spot welds that need to be inspected. Inspectors therefore need to look deeper into the welding process, beyond a simple good/not good evaluation of spot welds, to elevate production efficiency. Developed in collaboration with automotive manufacturers, Waygate Technologies introduces Krautkrämer SpotVision, the fastest, easiest, and most accurate...

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The Krautkrämer SpotVision solution combines a new phased array probe with latest software and the Krautkrämer Mentor UT phased array flaw detector for imaging accuracy at the highest level and comprehensive insights into spot welded joints. One of its most notable features is the newly developed 2D matrix phased array probe. A first in the industry, its membrane is filled with fluid, allowing it to adapt to uneven surfaces and the overall complex geometry of spot welds better than any other probe. The flexible probe head ensures optimal acoustic coupling with the test piece so that the image...

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Being spot on can be that easy. Simplify inspections & save costs By switching to image-based inspection of spot welds, Krautkrämer SpotVision simplifies the inspection process. It is easy-to-set-up and -use and therefore offers not only a time advantage for seasoned inspectors, but also reduces training requirements for qualified inspection personnel. This is due to the intuitive user interface of the software. It utilizes a database that allows the generation of detailed workflows and inspection plans in advance which can then be applied step-by-step by the operator. With the Mentor PC Live...

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Producing quality parts with high throughput The accurate and repeatable reconstruction of the nugget diameter or the welded area gives an improved insight into the welding process on site and enables better process control. Overall, the image-based evaluation provided by Krautkrämer SpotVision contributes to the quality of the final product. Avoiding false negative results with its flexible probe head design means minimizing process delays such as changeover and calibration times, while ensuring compliance with conformity, safety, and warranty regulations. Krautkrämer SpotVision was developed...

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Contact your local sales representative for a demo or to learn more Copyright 2023 Baker Hughes Company. All rights reserved. BHHK60028 (09/2023) QWaygate _ Technologies™

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