Robotic sensing and in-process weld inspection
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Strathclyde
Department Name: Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Abstract
This project is focused on sensing techniques for in-process monitoring and ultrasonic NDT of robotic welding. With the increasing quality standards and industrial requirements, the interest in this field is ever growing. The key advantage of inspecting during the welding process is that the weld quality would be known at the point of manufacture. This would lead to reduced lead times, reduced rework and a more efficient supply chain.
Aims & Objectives:
1. Investigate automated in-process, couplant free, ultrasonic NDE inspection of multi-pass fusion welds within a manufacturing process at high-temperature.
2. Investigate automated in-process, non-contact, ultrasonic NDE inspection of multi-pass fusion welds within a manufacturing process at high-temperature.
3. Investigate automated in-loop control of multi-pass fusion welds using ultrasonic NDE within a manufacturing process at high-temperature.
Aims & Objectives:
1. Investigate automated in-process, couplant free, ultrasonic NDE inspection of multi-pass fusion welds within a manufacturing process at high-temperature.
2. Investigate automated in-process, non-contact, ultrasonic NDE inspection of multi-pass fusion welds within a manufacturing process at high-temperature.
3. Investigate automated in-loop control of multi-pass fusion welds using ultrasonic NDE within a manufacturing process at high-temperature.
Organisations
Publications
Yashar Javadi
(2019)
Ultrasonic phased array inspection of a Wire + Arc Additive Manufactured (WAAM) sample with intentionally embedded defects
in Additive Manufacturing
Mineo C
(2020)
Enabling robotic adaptive behaviour capabilities for new industry 4.0 automated quality inspection paradigms
in Insight: The Journal of the British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing
Javadi Y
(2021)
High-temperature in-process inspection followed by 96-h robotic inspection of intentionally manufactured hydrogen crack in multi-pass robotic welding
in International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping
Javadi Y
(2021)
Investigating the effect of residual stress on hydrogen cracking in multi-pass robotic welding through process compatible non-destructive testing
in Journal of Manufacturing Processes
Vasilev M
(2021)
Non-contact in-process ultrasonic screening of thin fusion welded joints
in Journal of Manufacturing Processes
Vasilev M
(2021)
Feed forward control of welding process parameters through on-line ultrasonic thickness measurement
in Journal of Manufacturing Processes
Javadi Y
(2020)
In-process calibration of a non-destructive testing system used for in-process inspection of multi-pass welding
in Materials & Design
Javadi Y
(2020)
Continuous monitoring of an intentionally-manufactured crack using an automated welding and in-process inspection system
in Materials & Design
Mohseni E
(2021)
Model-assisted ultrasonic calibration using intentionally embedded defects for in-process weld inspection
in Materials & Design
Vasilev M
(2021)
Sensor-Enabled Multi-Robot System for Automated Welding and In-Process Ultrasonic NDE
in Sensors
Studentship Projects
Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
EP/N509760/1 | 01/10/2016 | 30/09/2021 | |||
2096856 | Studentship | EP/N509760/1 | 01/10/2017 | 15/07/2021 | Momchil Vasilev |
Description | Discoveries and advances in the deployment and application of ultrasonic sensors during the welding process. |
Exploitation Route | Technology can be commercialised; application for further post-doctoral funding has been submitted |
Sectors | Aerospace, Defence and Marine,Electronics,Manufacturing, including Industrial Biotechology |
Description | The Brilliant Club Teaching - Robotics Class |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Regional |
Primary Audience | Schools |
Results and Impact | I am responsible for delivering a total of 7 tutorials to 4 groups of pupils (25 in total), which study in Coatbridge High and St Thomas Aquinas. My course is focused on robotics and aims to engage children with the topic and motivate them to enrol in university after they graduate. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020 |