Welding information management system monitors welds in real time

Miller Electric has introduced Insight Centerpoint™ welding information management system, which communicates in real time with an automated welding cell’s power supply and robotic welding arm via Ethernet. The software also can be applied to power supplies from other manufacturers with the help of Insight ArcAgent™ modules, allowing manufacturers with multiple brands of welding equipment in their factories to use the technology.

The system monitors each weld on a component and presents instructions for loading fixtures, welding sequences, and other nonwelding work instructions. The software also can present information on cycle times, weld faults, and heat input. If weld output parameters such as weld duration, deposition, current, or voltage fall outside of the acceptable thresholds, alerts are issued to management and auto-shutdown can be initiated.