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FD-AR Through the Arc Seam Tracking • Simple & Easy operation. • No additional torch components for easy maintenance. • Most popular sensor worldwide. • High-reliability and versatility. FD-SFH Laser Search Sensor • High Speed and High Accuracy Laser Line Beam Sensor. • Robot Teaching Assist Function that decreases teaching time. • Full operation from teaching pendant. FD-LT Laser Tracking Sensor • High-end technology for high-end applications. • Designed for arc welding environments. • Relatively compact and low maintenance. FD-QD Laser Search Sensor • Unique sensing functions with lower costs. • Designed for arc welding applications. • Full operation from teaching pendant. FD-WD (H) Touch Sensor • Conventional sensing with modern functions. • Simple and easy to use maintenance. Going beyond your expectations... Leading Sensing Technology... ... from the Leading Company in Welding Innovations For more information on brand products from DAIHEN Inc., visit our website at www.daihen-usa.com, or send us e-mail at [email protected]. OTC DAIHEN Inc. reserves the right to change specifications without notice. © OTC DAIHEN Inc. Printed in U.S.A. Sensor Selection Guide Heat distortion during welding? Welding seams are not straight? OR TRUE FALSE Tracking Sensor (FD-AR, FD-TR, FD-LT) Deviation Finder (FD-WD, FD-SFH, FD-QD, FD-WDH) Tracking Sensors Deviation Finders 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 Questions Q1. What is a robotic sensor? A1. A robotic sensor is a system that detects variations in parts and compensates for the variation by shifting the robotic programs. Q2. When is it effective and/or applicable? A2. A sensor is effective when it is difficult to keep programmed points in consistent locations and there are part accuracy problems requiring the operator to frequently adjust taught robot points. When this occurs, sensors can be used to automatically shift the welding points. Note: Sensors cannot create teaching programs – it can only shift the current programs. Teaching an initial program is always required. Q3. How can we determine which sensor is best? A3. DAIHEN can provide various types of sensors for almost any situation. Please refer to the chart below to find the best sensor for your application. Aluminum, Fast & Stable CAT. NO. 466B Sensing Solutions – Seam Tracking / Laser Search / Laser Tracking / Arc Sensor OTC DAIHEN INC. (Headquarters) 1400 Blauser Dr., Tipp City, OH 45371 Ph: 937-667-0800 • Fax: 937-667-0885 Branch Offices: Atlanta, Georgia Charlotte, North Carolina Monterrey, Mexico Novi, Michigan

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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

For more information on brand products from DAIHEN Inc., visit our website at www.daihen-usa.com, or send us e-mail at [email protected].

OTC DAIHEN Inc. reserves the right to change specifications without notice. © OTC DAIHEN Inc. Printed in U.S.A.

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

OTC DAIHEN INC.(Headquarters)1400 Blauser Dr., Tipp City, OH 45371Ph: 937-667-0800 • Fax: 937-667-0885

Branch Offices: Atlanta, Georgia Charlotte, North Carolina Monterrey, Mexico Novi, Michigan

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