Predicting Lap-Joint bead geometry in GMA welding process

• Autorzy: Thao D. , Jeong J. , Kim I. , Kim J.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Purpose: The prediction of the optimal bead geometry is an important aspect in robotic welding process. Therefore, the mathematical models that predict and control the bead geometry require to be developed. This paper focuses on investigation of the development of the simple and accuracy interaction model for prediction of bead geometry for lap joint in robotic Gas Metal Arc (GMA) welding process. Design/methodology/approach: The sequent experiment based on full factorial design has been conducted with two levels of five process parameters to obtain bead geometry using a GMA welding process. The analysis of variance (ANOVA) has efficiently been used for identifying the significance of main and interaction effects of process parameters. General linear model and regression analysis in SPSS has been employed as a guide to achieve the linear, curvilinear and interaction models. The fitting and the prediction of bead geometry given by these models were also carried out. Graphic results display the effects of process parameter and interaction effects on bead geometry. Findings: The fitting and the prediction capabilities of interaction models are reliable than the linear and curvilinear models. It was found that welding voltage, arc current, welding speed and 2-way interaction CTWD×welding angle have the large significant effects on bead geometry. Practical implications: The model should also cover a wide range of material thicknesses and be applicable for all welding position. For the automatic welding system, the data must be available in the form of mathematical equations. Originality/value: It has been realized that with the use of the developed algorithm, the prediction of optimal bead dimensions becomes much simpler to even a novice user who has no prior knowledge of the robotic GMA welding process and optimization techniques.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

bead geometry; ANOVA analysis; regression analysis; general linear model; interaction model; GMA welding

PL

analiza wariancyjna; ogólny model liniowy; model interakcyjny; spawanie; metoda GMA; analiza regresji

• Wydawca: International OCSCO World Press
• Czasopismo: Archives of Materials Science and Engineering
• Rocznik: 2008
• Tom: Vol. 32, nr 2
• Strony: 121--124
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 9 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Thao D.

autor

Jeong J.

autor

Kim I.

autor

Kim J.

• Department of Mechanical Engineering, Mokpo National University, 16, Dorim-ri, Chungkye-myun, Muan-gun, Jeonnam, 534-729, Korea,

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