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Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) during heavy fabrication requires overcoming serious visibility challenges due to the significant smoke given off by this process. Additionally, the monitoring equipment needed to fit onto the welding head without getting in the way. Our Polish distributor, Zalco, recently shared a real-world application where they demonstrated remote monitoring for large-scale structural welding.
The Application & Challenge: The project involved outfitting a welding head to fabricate a large-scale structure. To ensure precision, the customer required their welders to remotely monitor the torch's position relative to the joint during welding. This required a continuous, clear view of both the arc and the joint itself.
🔸 Material: 30mm thick plates
🔸 Joint Prep: 60-degree groove angle
🔸 Process: Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
The Solution & Results: To address any potential space constraints, Zalco presented their customer with the MeltView® DART2 Mini welding camera. To handle the challenging visual environment, the camera's High-Dynamic Range (HDR) imaging cut through the arc, smoke and spatter to provide a clear, real-time picture of the weld pool. The DART2 mini’s design also includes replaceable spatter shields to retain a clear image and further protect the camera.
Following the successful demonstration, a representative at Zalco noted:
"Due to its compact size, the Dart 2 Mini is an excellent solution for welding head applications."
