KP52039-1 - Lincoln Electric ST07 Seam Tracker Tip for Tack Weld Grooves

Precision Seam Tracking with Lincoln Electric KP52039-1

The Lincoln Electric KP52039-1 ST07 Tack Weld Groove Tip is an essential component for automated welding systems utilizing tactile seam tracking technology. In the world of industrial automation, precision is paramount. Seam trackers rely on physical probes to map the joint trajectory in real-time, ensuring the welding torch remains perfectly positioned despite part variations or thermal distortion. The ST07 tip is specifically engineered to address one of the common challenges in automated groove welding: the presence of tack welds.

Standard tips may snag or bounce when encountering a tack weld, causing the system to misinterpret the joint path and potentially leading to weld defects or system faults. The ST07 design accommodates these irregularities, allowing the sensor to glide smoothly over tacks while maintaining accurate lateral and vertical positioning. This ensures consistent weld bead profile and penetration, even in applications where fit-up involves multiple tack points.

Manufactured to Lincoln Electric's high standards, this sensor tip offers durability and wear resistance, reducing the frequency of replacements in high-volume production environments. It is part of a comprehensive lineup of over 15 standard styles, each tailored to specific joint configurations such as fillets, laps, and grooves. Choosing the correct tip style, like the ST07 for tack weld grooves, is critical for optimizing the performance of your seam tracking equipment.

Whether you are fabricating large vessels, structural beams, or piping, the KP52039-1 ensures your automation equipment delivers the quality results you expect. It is easily interchangeable, allowing operators to switch tip styles quickly based on the specific requirements of the weldment. Trust Lincoln Electric components to keep your automated lines running efficiently.