AMlens melting pool camera by Rongsu Technology

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In the process of DED (Directed Energy Deposition) metal additive manufacturing, the stability of the molten pool directly affects the quality of the finished product. To reduce the impact of unstable factors during printing, it is generally necessary to conduct online monitoring of the molten pool state. When the molten pool morphology is abnormal, the printing parameters should be adjusted promptly to improve printing stability and the quality of the formed product. 

To achieve this, Rongsu Technology has developed its own AMlens melting pool monitoring camera. By employing self-developed high-brightness illumination technology, it can provide real-time remote high-definition monitoring of the additive process, observe the state of the molten pool, focus on quality control, and make timely adjustments to parameters, thereby enhancing printing efficiency.

01  Four Major Advantages of AMlens Melting Pool Camera

Since it needs to operate at the processing site, the melting pool camera has very strict requirements for image stability, anti-interference capability, and transmission ability. The AMlens melting pool camera is equipped with a high cut-off rate optical filter and a high-energy laser light source, which can effectively suppress the intense arc light during the arc welding process, clearly presenting the molten droplets, molten pool, and their detailed structures. This effectively assists process personnel in online quality analysis and parameter adjustment, enhancing the quality of the process. AMlens, with its high cost-performance ratio, simple setup, and easy operation, can replace imported products and better meet the needs of users.

1   Outstanding Display Effects

High-power laser-assisted illumination technology efficiently suppresses arc light, with a resolution of 1440×1080, providing high-definition and smooth display at 65.2 frames per second with 1.6 million pixels.

The camera comes with proprietary software for the host computer, adjustable detail parameters, and supports high-speed video recording and playback.

2   Adaptable to Harsh Working Conditions

Active water flow cooling and heat dissipation system, stable operation in high-temperature sealed spaces.

Fully sealed dust-proof design, isolated from the dust environment of the processing site.

Magnetically attached removable protective lens to replace quickly and protect from splatter.

3  Supports Secondary Development

Provides both hardware and software Development Kits (SDK) and sample code to simplify secondary development.

Compatible with the GigE Vision V2.0 protocol and the GenICam standard, ensuring seamless integration with third-party software.

4  Flexible On-Site Installation and Maintenance

Gigabit Ethernet interface, with a maximum transmission distance of up to 100m without the need for repeaters.

The light source is highly integrated internally, with no trailing equipment, allowing for flexible on-site wiring.

Compact in size, with standard imperial camera mounting holes, it is flexible and compatible with a variety of camera brackets.

02 AMlens Blue Light melting pool camera + Laser Directed Energy Deposition

Optimal Combination Solution

Currently, laser directed energy deposition technology commonly employs infrared lasers as the light source. Therefore, the AMlens melting pool camera utilizes a blue light source. The blue light has a shorter wavelength, which results in weaker diffraction effects, clearer imaging, and a stronger ability to depict details. Additionally, it has excellent anti-reflective performance, making it more suitable for photographing metal materials with high reflectivity.

Contact email：info@rongsu.com