Arc welding system with vision

摘要: An arc welding system with image acquisition utilizing a non-planar beam of electro-magnetic radiation, such as, hollow conical light, to illuminate at least portion the object is disclosed. The light generated by impinging on surface concave, cylindrical reflector having longitudinal axis that preferably parallel torch. enters concave through shaft motor. Rotation motor angularly positions reflected object. illuminated imaged an array photosensitive elements produce corresponding signals are representative array. These used obtain identification information concerning and guidance for plural manipulator guides torch tool along seam. apparatus optically physically shielded from replaceable shield.