Abstract: A maintenance-service system and method for controlling a machine that includes a plurality of operational modes is disclosed. The plurality of operational modes including a normal mode and a hazard detected mode. The maintenance-service system may comprise a controller configured to receive authorization data when machine is in the hazard detected mode, and enable movement of the machine at a reduced machine speed based on the authorization data, wherein the reduced machine speed is less than 50% of a normal machine speed available to the machine when the operational mode is the normal mode, wherein, the hazard detected mode precludes movement of the machine.

Abstract: A system for measuring topography of the surface of a ground engaging tool is disclosed. The system may include a machine and the ground engaging tool. A phased array ultrasonic sensor may be associated with the ground engaging tool and configured to create ultrasonic pulses within the ground engaging tool. A communication device may be associated with the phased array ultrasonic sensor. A monitoring component may communicate with the phased array ultrasonic sensor via the communication device, and may be configured to receive signals from the phased array ultrasonic sensor and monitor the topography of the ground engaging tool.

Abstract: A system for measuring wear performance of a ground engaging tool includes a first ultrasonic sensor that sends pulses in a direction substantially at a perpendicular to an unworn leading edge of the tool, and a second ultrasonic sensor that sends pulses in a direction at an angle offset with respect to the perpendicular to the unworn leading edge of the tool. The system also may include a wireless communication element sending signals from the ultrasonic sensors, and a controller receiving the signals from the communication element and determining wear performance of the ground engaging tool.

Abstract: A system for measuring topography of the surface of a ground engaging tool is disclosed. The system may include a machine and the ground engaging tool. A phased array ultrasonic sensor may be associated with the ground engaging tool and configured to create ultrasonic pulses within the ground engaging tool. A communication device may be associated with the phased array ultrasonic sensor. A monitoring component may communicate with the phased array ultrasonic sensor via the communication device, and may be configured to receive signals from the phased array ultrasonic sensor and monitor the topography of the ground engaging tool.

Abstract: A dual-weave welding system is disclosed. The system may have a first welding device configured to create a weld joint in a gap between two or more work pieces by moving a first welding component along a first weaving path. The system may also have a second welding device configured to create the weld joint in the gap by moving a second welding component along a second weaving path. The system may further have a controller that sends commands to control the movement of the first welding device and the second welding device.

Abstract: A dual-weave welding system is disclosed. The system may have a first welding device configured to create a weld joint in a gap between two or more work pieces by moving a first welding component along a first weaving path. The system may also have a second welding device configured to create the weld joint in the gap by moving a second welding component along a second weaving path. The system may further have a controller that sends commands to control the movement of the first welding device and the second welding device.