HeatCore AI — Real-Time Circular Weld Bead Tracking
Watch how HeatCore AI maps bead geometry and thermal field continuously around pipes, flanges, and tubular joints — every pass, every revolution, fully traceable.
Circular and orbital weld joints — pipes, pressure vessel nozzles, tube-to-tubesheet connections — present unique tracking challenges. HeatCore AI uses angular position feedback and thermal segmentation to map bead width, peak temperature, and cooling uniformity around the full circumference. Deviations are flagged pass-by-pass before the part reaches NDT.
Key Takeaways
- Continuous bead geometry tracking across the full weld circumference.
- Per-pass peak temperature and thermal uniformity measurement.
- Angular deviation alerts for out-of-spec heat distribution before the next pass.
- Evidence package compatible with ISO 3834 and ASME Section IX audit trails.
Deploy with Therness
- Mount HeatCore™ camera on orbital welding head or fixed above fixture — no encoder required for slow-revolution processes.
- Configure bead-tracking ROI once per joint type; HeatCore AI adapts to diameter automatically.
- Export per-pass thermal heatmaps and geometry reports directly to QMS Copilot.
- Scale across multiple pipe-welding stations from a single dashboard.
Transcript (short)
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This clip demonstrates HeatCore AI tracking a circular weld in real time. As the torch completes each revolution, the system maps bead width and peak temperature continuously, flagging any angular sectors where heat distribution deviates from the qualified procedure. The data feeds directly into the traceability log, eliminating manual temperature checks between passes.
