Technical Data for Explorers
The MLZL design, specially designed for use in welding processes, is particularly compact in order to prevent the occurrence of interference contours on the welding torch. Even on difficult surfaces, the profile sensor optimized for weld seam tracking offers good profile quality without noise. The integrated cooling and air flushing enables use in hot and dirty industrial areas, while the adjustable cover protects the welding optics from the brightness and heat of the arc.
Discover more technical features of the MLZL tracker sensor in our interactive overview.
The Technical Highlights in Detail
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Optics
High-quality optics with replaceable protective screen
- High-performance camera with a resolution of up to 32 μm in X or 8.3 μm in Z and a measuring rate of up to 4,000 Hertz
- Simple protective screen replacement without tools: Slide on protective screen retainer, replace screen, reinsert protective screen retainer
- Protective screens available in glass and plastic
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Guard Plate
Continuously adjustable guard plate
- Flexibly adjustable metal guard plate to protect the optics from the brightness and heat of the arc for high profile quality
- Mechanically and continuously adjustable via a fixing screw (Torx TX8)
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Air Flushing
Air flushing for interference-free visual field
- Integrated air flushing to prevent contamination of the optical windows in front of the laser and camera, which could impair the function of the sensor
- Special color-coded push-in connector (blue) for quick and secure connection to the air supply without tools
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Cooling
Integrated cooling
- Integrated cooling option to prevent overheating of camera and laser due to the high ambient temperature in welding applications
- Optional cooling with air or water for higher cooling capacity
- Special push-in connection for quick and secure connection to the media supply without tools
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Filter
Optical filter for interference-free point cloud
- High-quality, narrow-band interference filter with high resistance to ambient light
- Effective suppression of interfering light outside the laser wavelength for a clear image without major artifacts due to the welding process
weCat3D MLZL at a Glance
The Visual Field
Challenge with Weld Seam Tracking: Joint Types
With optical weld seam tracking, the position of the objects to be welded together must be reliably detected in order to ensure precise application of a high-quality weld seam. A distinction is made between different types of joints.
Butt joints
Lap joints
Parallel joints
T-joints
Double-tee joints
Corner joints
Multiple joints
Angular joints
The MLZL weCat3D profile sensor uses the weld tracking module of the uniVision software, which enables reliable detection of the guide point thanks to a special algorithm for all types of joint and thus guides the welding unit precisely.
Watch the MLZL tracker sensor in action during robotic welding in the following video. The joint types T-joint, butt joint and lap joint are shown.
Watch the MLZL tracker sensor in action during robotic welding in the following video. The joint types T-joint, butt joint and lap joint are shown.
Integration Options in the Welding Process
There are various options for integrating the MLZL 2D/3D profile sensor in weld seam tracking. With its special housing shape, the robust sensor is particularly suitable for use in robotic welding, but can also be used in welding applications with third-party software.
