Non-intrusive optical sensor for laser welding

D. P. Hand, M. D T Fox, Frank Haran, C. Peters, J. D C Jones

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Abstract

An optical sensor suitable for detecting the main faults which can occur during the laser welding process is described. Process-generated light is collected using an optical fibre and welding errors are detected by analysis of the temporal and chromatic characteristics of this light.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)226-229
Number of pages4
JournalProceedings of SPIE - the International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume4185
Publication statusPublished - 2000
Event14th International Conference on Optical Fiber Sensors - Venice, Italy
Duration: 11 Oct 200013 Oct 2000

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