Towards Real Time Diagnostics of Hybrid Welding Laser/GMAW
Methods are currently being developed towards a more robust system real time feedback in the high throughput process combining laser welding with gas metal arc welding. A combination of ultrasonic, eddy current, electronic monitoring, and visual techniques are being applied to the welding process. Initial simulation and bench top evaluation of proposed real time techniques on weld samples are presented along with the concepts to apply the techniques concurrently to the weld process. Consideration for the eventual code acceptance of the methods and system are also being researched as a component of this project. The goal is to detect defects or precursors to defects and correct when possible during the weld process.
- Research Organization:
- Idaho National Lab. (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- DOE - NE
- DOE Contract Number:
- DE-AC07-05ID14517
- OSTI ID:
- 1123852
- Report Number(s):
- INL/CON-13-28980
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 40th Annual Review of Progress in Quantitative NDE,Baltimore, Maryland ,07/21/2013,07/26/2013
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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