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Seam Tracking and Detection of Groove by using Neural Network in Robotic Welding

Research Project

Project/Area Number 12650709
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
Section一般
Research Field Material processing/treatments
Research InstitutionSaitama University

Principal Investigator

YAMANE Satoshi  Saitama University, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Associate Professor, 大学院・理工学研究科, 助教授 (10191363)

Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) KANEKO Yasuyoshi  Saitama University, Faculty of Engineer, Assistant Professor, 工学部, 講師 (10233892)
OSHIMA Kenji  Saitama University, Faculty of Engineer, Professor, 工学部, 教授 (70026087)
Project Period (FY) 2000 – 2001
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 2001)
Budget Amount *help
¥700,000 (Direct Cost: ¥700,000)
Fiscal Year 2001: ¥700,000 (Direct Cost: ¥700,000)
KeywordsWelding robots / Neural network / Seam tracking / Arc sensor / Detection of the gap shape / Intelligent information process control / Switch back welding
Research Abstract

In this study, where backing plate or backing material are not used, one side back bead welding system is proposed to obtain a good welding result without the variation of the root gap. In the system, the torch is not only oscillated in the groove, but also moved before and behind like the switch back. During the forward process, a heat is given and is melted the base material and its root edge. During backward process, the droplet is deposited at the root edge and the bridge is formed. After that, the torch is moved forward by high-speed before burn through is generated. This torch motion is repeated. Therefore, there is no incomplete fusion and the stable back bead is obtained.
For this purpose,
1) The system is constructed to do the cooperative control of the torch motion (weaving width, welding speed), the wire feed rate and the power source characteristic, i.e., the stable weld pool penetration is kept and the seam tracking is carried out. The pulsed current becomes peak where the t … More orch approaches the root edge. The droplet is deposited on the root edges. The interface circuit between computer and welding robot, the welding power source and the wire feeder was made, and the cooperative control of the wire feed rate and current waveform was carried out according to the torch position.
2) The technique is proposed for enabling the real-time sensing of the arc length and the extension length of the electrode wire in transient response.
3) The neural network models are constructed by using the extension length in the beginning of the welding, and the welding current at each sampling, the wire feed rate. Its model output is the arc length and the extension length.
The transient response is obtained by carrying out the fundamental welding experiment. The validity of this neural network is confirmed by comparing the output of the model with the experimental result. It is shown that the extension length and the arc length from voltage and current can be estimated and the neural network model is applicable as a sensor of the arc length. By using its model, it is possible to detect the groove shape during the forward process in the switch back motion. Less

Report

(3 results)
  • 2001 Annual Research Report   Final Research Report Summary
  • 2000 Annual Research Report
  • Research Products

    (58 results)

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All Publications (58 results)

  • [Publications] K.Oshima: "Sensing and Control of Weld Pool In One Side Robotic Welding"Proc. of International Institute of Welding Commission XII. 68-75 (2000)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] L.Sharif: "Sensing and Digital Control of Weld Pool with Visual Welding Robot"Proc. of 26th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society. (2000)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Oshima, K: "Sensing of Gap and Seam Tracking Using Neural Network in Pulsed Arc Welding"Recent Technology of Arc Welding in Vessel and Pipe, Japan Welding Society. II112-II116 (2000)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] 大嶋健司: "最近の制御理論と溶接・生産技術への応用(2)-ファジィ・ニューラルネットワークによる知的情報処理・制御-"溶接学会誌. 69巻6号. 35-45 (2000)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] L.Sharif: "片面裏ビード溶接における溶融池のファジィモデル"溶接学会全国大会講演概要. 66巻. 40-41 (2000)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] 山根 敏: "狭開先溶接における電源とロボットモーションの協調制御"溶接学会全国大会講演概要. 66巻. 250-251 (2000)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] 山根 敏: "初層片面裏ビード溶接におけるトーチモーションと電源特性の協調制卸"溶接学会全国大会講演概要. 67巻. 348-349 (2000)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] L.Sharif: "ロボット溶接におけるセンシングと制御"溶接学会全国大会講演概要. 67巻. 382-383 (2000)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] K.Oshima: "Sensing and In-process Control of Weld Pool by Fuzzy Neural Network in Robotic Welding"Proc. of International Institute of Welding Commission XII. 143-150 (2001)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] A.Hirai: "Sensing and Controlling of the Weld Pool by Using Visual Welding Robot"Proc. of Seventh Int. Welding Sym.. 205-210 (2001)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] H.Yamamoto: "Application of a Neural Network to Sensing and Control of Are Length and Wire Extension"Proc. of Seventh Int. Welding Sym.. 223-228 (2001)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] L.Sharif: "Control of Arc Position and Bead Height in Narrow Gap GMA Welding"Proc. of Seventh Int. Welding Sym. 357-362 (2001)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] A.Hirai: "Sensing and Controlling of the Weld Pool by Fuzzy Neural Network in Robotic Welding"Proc. of 27th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society. 238-242 (2001)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] L.Sharif: "Intelligent Cooperative Control System in Visual Welding Robot"Proc. of 27th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society. 439-443 (2001)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] 山本 光: "ニューラルネットワークによるアーク長および突出し長の検出と制"溶接学会全国大会講演概要. 68巻. 84-85 (2001)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] 山根 敏: "狭開先GMA溶接のビード形状とアーク位置の知的情報処理制"溶接学会全国大会講演概要. 68巻. 100-101 (2001)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] L.Sharif: "狭開先GMA溶接における溶融池の知的情報処理制御"溶接学会全国大会講演概要. 69巻. 338-339 (2001)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] 山本 光: "V開先GMA溶接における溶融池の知的情報処理制御"溶接学会全国大会講演概要. 69巻. 340-341 (2001)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] 平井 明: "パルスMIG溶接溶融池のニューラルネットワークモデルと制御"溶接学会全国大会講演概要. 69巻. 342-343 (2001)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] K. Oshima: "Sensing and Control of Weld Pool In One Side Robotic Welding"Proc. of International Institute of Welding Commission XII. IIW Doc. XII-1626-00. 68-75 (2000)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] L. H. Sharif: "Sensing and Digital Control of Weld Pool with Visual Welding Robot"Proc. of 26th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society. (2000)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] K.Oshima: "Sensing of Gap and Seam Tracking Using Neural Network in Pulsed Arc Welding"Recent Technology of Arc Welding in Vessel and Pipe, Japan Welding Society. II123-II128 (2000)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] K Oshima: "Application of Modern Control Technology to Welding System (2)"Japan Welding Society. Vol.69, No.6. 35-45 (2000)

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      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] L.H. Sharif: "Fuzzy Model of Weld Pool in One Side Back Bead Welding"Annual Meeting of Japan Welding Society. Vol. 66. 40-41 (2000)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] S. Yamane: "Cooperative Control of Robot Motion and Power Source in Narrow Gap Welding"Annual Meeting of Japan Welding Society. Vol. 66. 250-251 (2000)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] S. Yamane: "Cooperative Control of Robot Motion and Power Source in One Side Back Bead Welding of First Layer"Annual Meeting of Japan Welding Society. Vol. 67. 348-349 (2000)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] L. H. Sharif: "Sensing and Control in Robotic Welding"Annual Meeting of Japan Welding Society. Vol. 67. 382-383 (2000)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] K. Oshima: "Sensing and In-process Control of Weld Pool by Fuzzy Neural Network in Robotic Welding"Proc. of International Institute of Welding Commission XII. IIW Dco.XII-1675-01. 143-150 (2001)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] A. Hirai: "Sensing and Controlling of the Weld Pool by Using Visual Welding Robot"Proc. of Seventh Int. Welding Sym.. 205-210 (2001)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] H. Yamamoto: "Application of a Neural Network to Sensing and Control of Arc Length and Wire Extension"Proc. of Seventh Int. Welding Sym.. 223-228 (2001)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] L. H. Sharif: "Control of Arc Position and Bead Height in Narrow Gap GMA Welding"Proc. of Seventh Int. Welding Sym.. 357-362 (2001)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] A. Hirai: "Sensing and Controlling of the Weld Poo 1 by Fuzzy Neural Network in Robotic Welding"Proc. of 27th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society. 238-242 (2001)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] L. H. Sharif: "Intelligent Cooperative Control System in Visual Welding Robot"1. Proc. of 27th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society. 439-443 (2001)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] H. Yamamoto: "Detection and Control of Arc Length and Wire Extension by using Neural Network"Annual Meeting of Japan Welding Society. Vol. 68. 84-85 (2001)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] S. Yamane: "Intelligent Information Processing Control of Bead and Arc Length in Narrow Gap GMA Welding"Annual Meeting of Japan Welding Society. Vol. 68. 100-101 (2001)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] L. H. Sharif: "Intelligent Information Processing Control of Weld Pool in Narrow Gap Welding"Annual Meeting of Japan Welding Society. Vol. 69. 338-339 (2001)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] H. Yamamoto: "Intelligent Information Processing Control of Weld Pool in V Groove Welding"Annual Meeting of Japan Welding Society. Vol. 69. 340-341 (2001)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] A. Hirai: "Neural Network Model and Control in Pulsed MIG Welding"Annual Meeting of Japan Welding Society. Vol. 69. 342-343 (2001)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] K.Oshima: "Sensing and Inprocess Control of Weld Pool by Fuzzy Neural Network in Robotic Welding"Proc.of International Institute of Welding Commission XII. 143-150 (2001)

    • Related Report
      2001 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] A.Hirai: "Sensing and Controlling of the Weld Pool by Using Visual Welding Robot"Proc.of Seventh Int.Welding Sym.. 205-210 (2001)

    • Related Report
      2001 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] H.Yamamoto: "Application of a Neural Network to Sensing and Control of Arc Length and Wire Extension"Proc.of Seventh Int.Welding Sym.. 223-228 (2001)

    • Related Report
      2001 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] L.Sharif: "Control of Arc Position and Bead Height in Narrow Gap GMA Welding"Proc.of Seventh Int.Welding Sym. 357-362 (2001)

    • Related Report
      2001 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] A.Hirai: "Sensing and Controlling of the Weld Pool by Fuzzy Neural Network in Robotic Welding"Proc.of 27th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society. 238-242 (2001)

    • Related Report
      2001 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] L.Sharif: "Intelligent Cooperative Control System in Visual Welding Robot"Proc.of 27th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society. 439-443 (2001)

    • Related Report
      2001 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] 山本 光: "ニューラルネットワークによるアーク長および突出し長の検出と制"溶接学会全国大会講演概要. 68巻. 84-85 (2001)

    • Related Report
      2001 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] 山根 敏: "狭開先GMA溶接のビード形状とアーク位置の知的情報処理制"溶接学会全国大会講演概要. 68巻. 100-101 (2001)

    • Related Report
      2001 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] L.Sharif: "狭開先GMA溶接における溶融池の知的情報処理制御"溶接学会全国大会講演概要. 69巻. 338-339 (2001)

    • Related Report
      2001 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] 平井 明: "パルスMIG溶接溶融池のニューラルネットワークモデルと制御"溶接学会全国大会講演概要. 69巻. 342-343 (2001)

    • Related Report
      2001 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] 山本 光: "V開先GMA溶接における溶融池の知的情報処理制御"溶接学会全国大会講演概要. 69巻. 340-341 (2001)

    • Related Report
      2001 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] L.Sharif: "Image processing and Fuzzy Control of Weld Pool in Narrow Gap Welding"Proc.of 10th International Conference of Computer Technology in Welding and Manufacturing. (2000)

    • Related Report
      2000 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] K.Oshima: "Sensing and Control of Weld Pool In One Side Robotic Welding"Proc.of International Institute of Welding Commission XII. 68-75 (2000)

    • Related Report
      2000 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] L.Sharif: "Sensing and Digital Control of Weld Pool with Visual Welding Robot"Proc.of 26th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society. (2000)

    • Related Report
      2000 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] Oshima,K: "Sensing of Gap and Seam Tracking Using Neural Network in Pulsed Arc Welding"Recent Technology of Arc Welding in Vessel and Pipe, Japan Welding Society. II112-II116 (2000)

    • Related Report
      2000 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] 大嶋健司: "最近の制御理論と溶接・生産技術への応用(2)-ファジィ・ニューラルネットワークによる知的情報処理・制御-"溶接学会誌. 69巻6号. 35-45 (2000)

    • Related Report
      2000 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] L.Sharif: "片面裏ビード溶接における溶融池のファジィモデル"溶接学会全国大会講演概要. 66巻. 40-41 (2000)

    • Related Report
      2000 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] 山根敏: "狭開先溶接における電源とロボットモーションの協調制御"溶接学会全国大会講演概要. 66巻. 250-251 (2000)

    • Related Report
      2000 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] 山根敏: "初層片面裏ビード溶接におけるトーチモーションと電源特性の協調制御"溶接学会全国大会講演概要. 67巻. 348-349 (2000)

    • Related Report
      2000 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] L.Sharif: "ロボット溶接におけるセンシングと制御"溶接学会全国大会講演概要. 67巻. 382-383 (2000)

    • Related Report
      2000 Annual Research Report

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