Objective:
Every shipyard and many other industries encounter areas of limited access in which welding must be done; welding in these areas is typically done using one or more mirrors placed strategically to provide a view of the area to be welded. This takes highly skilled, highly trained, specially qualified welders. With advances in weld camera technology, it is now feasible to allow a welder to “weld-by camera” in these areas versus requiring mirrors. The goal of this project was to develop a portable video system designed for welds in areas of limited access, thereby eliminating the less efficient “mirror welding” practice.
Final Report – Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited
Overview
Welding Technology
Project Team:
- Visible Welding
- Applied Thermal Sciences
- Newport News Shipbuilding
- Vigor Industrial
- Ingalls Shipbuilding
2013
NSRP ASE Investment: $150K