Xiris Automation Inc

05/28/2026

This month's Xiris Video of the Month looks at a core challenge in additive manufacturing, and how the right camera view solves it.
A key process requirement in DED Additive Manufacturing is to measure the actual amount of deposited material made during a pass. In this video, a side view has been taken that can clearly see the top of the deposited layer and the top of the previously deposited layer. The height difference of the two layers can give a quick and fairly accurate guide as to how much material had been deposited.

05/21/2026

Theoretical welding formulas are useful, but they often assume steady-state conditions throughout the process, without accounting for what happens at the beginning or end of the weld.

Reality is different. See why

Watch the full webinar -- https://bit.ly/49aPcbY

05/12/2026

Every welder comes across an undercut sooner or later. It’s one of those defects that sparks debate in the shop: is it worth fixing, or can the joint stay as it is? The answer isn’t always obvious, because undercut lives on the borderline between cosmetic blemish and structural concern.

In this article, we’ll talk about what the undercut defect actually is, how to recognize it, the conditions that cause it and the possible consequences it may have. Deciding the next step comes down to how the groove was formed, where it’s located, and what the part will be asked to endure. Understanding those factors makes it easier to decide whether a weld should be redone, blended smooth, or simply left in place.

04/30/2026

April’s Weld Video of the Month features a KF-Pulse welding demo performed at SKS Welding Systems.

KF-Pulse is a specialized pulsed process that controls both maximum current and maximum voltage, unlike standard pulse processes, which regulate only one and leave the other open.

Capping both creates a characteristic map that limits the energy per pulse, keeping heat input into the workpiece tightly under control. An integrated short-circuit routine cuts down spatter and produces a very short, powerful arc.

The payoff: cleaner welds, better gap bridging, and the ability to weld in constrained positions with minimal distortion.

Our Xiris weld monitoring camera captures every moment: arc ignition, droplet formation and transfer, short-circuit events, and actual temperatures, so welding engineers can see exactly how advanced processes like KF-Pulse behave in real time.

04/28/2026

A key challenge in measuring the Seam Gap (See image below) is detecting exactly where the actual outer edge exists on the strip edges as they come together.

How the strip edges have been prepared, any contact marks left over from the forming rolls, and surface reflectance variations can confuse traditional measurement systems that use a single point of measurement (such as a laser triangulation system) or visible light images, which pick up reflections and surface variations.

A better approach is to use a thermal camera system, which can look at the thermal profile of the hot edges, which stand out clearly from the rest of the formed tube and related tooling, creating a much more distinct set of edges from which to measure the seam gap as well as other edge-based measurements.

Where exactly the seam gap is measured depends on the fabricator’s manufacturing standards, but a typical measuring point is just after the induction coil, or about 50 mm upstream from the “V” Apex.

Download the Whitepaper "Pre-Weld Inspection on a High Frequency Tube Mill" https://bit.ly/48rDWYa

04/13/2026

Are you at Tube Düsseldorf?

We're releasing new measurement algorithms for the HF Pre-Weld Inspection system — and you can see it at the show!

We're featuring the updated system at Tube Düsseldorf 2026 — [Hall/Stand info].

Come see it live. Link in comments.

04/09/2026

What happens when you weld in zero gravity? No atmosphere. No convection. No second chances. NASA and Ohio State University wanted to find out, so they ran laser welding experiments inside a vacuum chamber mounted on a zero-G aircraft.

20–25 seconds of weightlessness per parabola. That's your entire test window.

The cameras capturing the data inside the chamber? Two Xiris systems — a weld monitoring camera and a thermal camera — running in vacuum, in zero-G, without a hitch.

This week, the Artemis II crew completed humanity's first lunar flyby in 50+ years. Splashdown is tomorrow.

The next chapter, lunar construction, orbital repairs, building on Mars, will depend on exactly this kind of research.

👉 Read the full story: https://bit.ly/48EpjAL

04/07/2026

Trade shows will test two things: your feet… and your attention span 😅

But every once in a while, you stop because you’ve found something that’s actually worth it.

High-Frequency welding performance depends on controlling strip edge geometry, temperature distribution, and process stability in real time. But in most mills, these parameters are still not directly measured during production.

Instead, they’re estimated, inferred, or verified after the weld is already formed. Which limits process control, increases variability, and makes optimization harder than it should be.

We’ve been working on that.

We’ll show you what’s changed—live at the show.

📍 Hall 6, Stand 22

03/25/2026

March’s Weld Video of the Month features a thermal camera capturing a Meltio weld head performing a cap pass on a narrow groove weld.

In the video, you can clearly see the tip of the weld head and the hotspots on the welding wire as it is fed and heated by the Meltio head.

Once the material is deposited, there is a clear definition between the edge of the weld bead and the parent material, allowing the operator to monitor the width and placement of the weld bead relative to the features on the part.

Watch more videos https://bit.ly/3PKqPL7

03/11/2026

How Thermal Imaging Lets You See Tungsten Electrode Wear Before It’s Too Late

By detecting oxidation before it causes damage, welding operators can reduce downtime, extend electrode lifespan, and ensure higher-quality welds.