Instrumentation for real-time ultrasonic sensing of arc welding characteristics

Conference · Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1984

OSTI ID:7100924

Lott, L A; Kunerth, D C

Ultrasonic techniques are being investigated for real-time fusion zone sensing of arc welding processes for closed-loop process control. Previous laboratory studies which demonstrated the feasibility of ultrasonic sensing of molten pool geometry are being extended to the consideration of instrumentation for use on realistic welding configurations. Experiments performed to monitor weld fusion zones in steel plates with an ultrasonic search wheel device are described.

• Research Organization: EG and G Idaho, Inc., Idaho Falls (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC07-76ID01570
• OSTI ID: 7100924
• Report Number(s): EGG-M-11684; CONF-8404123-6; ON: DE84012536
• Resource Relation: Conference: 2. symposium on energy engineering sciences, Argonne, IL, USA, 10 Apr 1984; Other Information: Portions are illegible in microfiche products
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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42 ENGINEERING
36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
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NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING
TESTING
WELDING
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