To improve visual weld quality, one must begin with determining the joining processes’ capability to produce good welds day after day even with the inherent variability common in manufacturing plants. The inspection systems can help quantify what is the variation.  After improving the process as much as possible, the inspection system is then used to monitor the ongoing quality.

WiKi-SCAN™ is a new unique handheld wireless inspection system which ensures the reliability of the weld process. This system’s 3D scan of joints and welds can accurately provide measurements of many features, from leg size to undercut. Results can be automatically compared to the tolerances set and provide GO/NO-GO feedback. The WiKi-SCAN™ also allows to inspect joint preparations and fit-ups in the field and accurately measure critical parameters such as face and root openings or gaps, mismatch and bevel angle. The new Roller Encoder option allows the WiKi-SCAN™ to precisely measure the distance traveled by the sensor over the inspected feature and to compute the length and location of the defects. This sturdy assembly includes a high-precision industrial rotary encoder giving a 2.5mm resolution at a displacement speed of 6m/min.