Title :
Weld modeling and control using artificial neural networks
Author :
Cook, George E. ; Barnett, Robert Joel ; Andersen, Kristinn ; Strauss, Alvin M.
Author_Institution :
Eng. Sch., Vanderbilt Univ., Nashville, TN, USA
Abstract :
Artificial neural networks were evaluated for the monitoring and control of the variable polarity plasma arc welding process. Three areas of welding application were investigated: weld process modeling; weld process control; and weld bead profile analysis for quality control
Keywords :
arc welding; arcs (electric); backpropagation; neurocontrollers; plasma applications; process control; quality control; artificial neural networks; monitoring; plasma arc welding process; quality control; variable polarity plasma; weld bead profile analysis; weld process control; weld process modeling; Artificial neural networks; Automatic control; Electric variables control; Industry Applications Society; NASA; Plasma waves; Plasma welding; Process control; Quality control; Space shuttles;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
