Author: Simpson, S. W.

Source: Science and Technology of Welding & Joining, Volume 13, Number 1, January 2008 , pp. 87-96(10)

Publisher: Maney Publishing

Abstract:

The present work presents a new method for classifying welding faults in real time during gas metal arc welding based on signature images. The through the arc technique classifies faults when they occur during welding. The method is generally applicable and utilises angle measures in the space of the welding signature images to recognise particular faults, accurately identifying them by comparison with the characteristics of known fault signatures in a database which can be extended as new faults appear. Overall, 10 categories representing common industrial faults are considered for pulse welding of a fillet joint. It is shown that the classification technique generalises fault categories in a reasonable way when unknown faults are encountered, and is capable of discriminating between similar faults when necessary. The method can reduce down time due to faults in production welding, as well as providing information which is useful for reducing rates of fault occurrence.

Keywords: DATA CLASSIFICATION; THROUGH THE ARC SENSING; SIGNATURE IMAGES; WELDING FAULTS; ARC WELDING

Document Type: Research Article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1179/174329308X271805

Publication date: 2008-01-01

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