New directions for inline inspection of automobile laser welds using non-destructive testing

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

12 Citations (Scopus)
23 Downloads (Pure)

Abstract

An innovative pilot installation and eddy current testing (ECT) inspection system for laser-brazed joints is presented. The proposed system detects both surface and sub-surface welding defects operating autonomously and integrated with a robotized arm. Customized eddy current probes were designed and experimentally validated detecting pore defects with 0.13 mm diameter and sub-surface defects buried 1 mm deep. The integration of the system and the manufacturing process towards an Industry 4.0 quality control paradigm is also discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1183-1195
JournalInternational Journal Of Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Volume118
Issue number3-4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2022

Keywords

  • Automotive industry
  • Eddy current testing
  • Industry 4.0
  • Inline inspection
  • Laser brazing welding
  • Non-destructive testing

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'New directions for inline inspection of automobile laser welds using non-destructive testing'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this