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Preface |
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Acknowledgments |
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Introduction |
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1.1 Principles of operation |
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1.2 GMAW process variables |
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3 | (23) |
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1.2.2 Polarity of power supply |
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1.2.5 Electrode extension |
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1.2.6 Electrode orientation |
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1.3 Metal transfer characteristics |
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1.3.1 Short circuit metal transfer |
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1.3.3 Axial spray transfer |
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1.3.4 Pulsed spray transfer |
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30 | (8) |
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1.4.1 Pulsed-gas metal arc welding |
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1.4.2 Cold metal transfer |
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1.4.3 Double electrode gas metal arc welding |
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1.4.4 Tandem gas metal arc welding |
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1.4.5 Alternating current gas metal arc welding |
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1.5 Advanced control and variations of GMAW processes |
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1.5.1 Emerging arc welding techniques |
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1.5.2 Power source evolution |
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1.5.3 Regulation of the process |
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42 | (5) |
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1.5.4 Advanced power source regulation GMAW short circuit |
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47 | (9) |
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1.5.6 Mechanically assisted droplet transfer |
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1.5.7 Variable polarity AC-MIG |
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1.5.8 Combined or mixed metal transfer mode |
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1.6 Weld quality and defects |
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101 | (4) |
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105 | (16) |
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2.1 Developments in robotic welding systems |
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107 | (1) |
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2.2 Robotic motion capabilities |
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2.3 Welding robotic manipulator |
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108 | (2) |
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110 | (4) |
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2.5 Phases of welding operations |
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114 | (1) |
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115 | (1) |
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2.6 Robotic GMAW programming |
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115 | (3) |
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2.6.1 Online GMAW programming |
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116 | (1) |
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2.6.2 Offline GMAW programming |
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2.7 Benefits of robotic GMAW |
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118 | (1) |
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2.8 Problems in robotic GMAW |
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118 | (3) |
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3 Sensors in robotic GMAW |
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3.1.1 Technological sensors |
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121 | (3) |
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3.1.2 Geometrical sensors |
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124 | (8) |
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132 | (1) |
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3.1.4 Image processing in robotic welding |
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132 | (11) |
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3.2 Need for sensors in robotic GMAW |
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148 | (2) |
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3.3 Desirable features of weld sensors |
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3.4 Considerations for selection of an appropriate sensor solution |
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155 | (2) |
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3.5 Commercial seam tracking and seam finding sensors |
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157 | (8) |
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3.5.1 Robo-find (Servo-Robot) |
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157 | (1) |
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3.5.2 Power Trac (Servo-Robot) |
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158 | (1) |
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3.5.3 Laser pilot (Meta Vision) |
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159 | (1) |
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3.5.4 Oxford sensor technology: circular scanning system welding sensor |
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160 | (1) |
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161 | (4) |
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170 | (2) |
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174 | (19) |
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4.3.2 Artificial neural network |
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179 | (11) |
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4.3.3 Knowledge-based and/or expert system |
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4.3.4 Hybrid or combined models |
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191 | (2) |
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4.4 Control of process variables |
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4.4.1 Joint profile and trajectory |
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4.4.3 Mass and heat transfer |
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4.4.4 Weld temperature and/or cooling rate |
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196 | (1) |
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4.4.5 Weld pool and geometry |
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197 | (2) |
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4.4.6 Droplet transfer frequency |
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199 | (1) |
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4.4.8 Microstructure quality |
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4.4.9 Current and waveform |
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200 | (4) |
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4.4.10 Waveforms parameters |
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204 | (7) |
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4.4.11 Modified short circuit |
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211 | (9) |
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4.5 Adaptive and intelligent control applications in GMAW |
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4.5.1 Case I: autonomous transport robotic welding |
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222 | (2) |
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4.5.2 Case II: automatic visual-based welding robot for SME |
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224 | (4) |
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4.5.3 Case III: prediction of weld geometry using BPN |
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228 | (5) |
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4.5.4 Case IV: robust vision system for monitoring arc position |
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233 | (6) |
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4.5.5 Case V: variable precision rough set modeling for robotic welding process |
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239 | (5) |
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4.5.6 Case VI: prediction of weld qualify through ANN software |
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244 | (1) |
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4.5.7 Case VII: combined intelligent and sensing of welder and robot |
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244 | (3) |
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4.5.8 Case VIII: weld quality monitoring and control using NDT |
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247 | (4) |
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4.5.9 Case IX: suitability of ANN for industrial welding |
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4.5.10 Case X: suitability of ANN for fillet welds in industrial welding |
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266 | (7) |
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4.6 Physics-based models of GMAW |
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5 Advancement in intelligent GMAW |
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5.1 Developments in welding monitoring systems |
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281 | (6) |
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5.1.1 Welding as a complex process |
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282 | (1) |
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283 | (1) |
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5.1.3 Weld data management |
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283 | (4) |
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5.2 Intelligent GMAW control |
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287 | (10) |
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5.2.1 Learning methods and definitions |
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288 | (1) |
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5.2.2 Seam tracking and workpiece misalignment control |
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289 | (2) |
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5.2.3 Penetration control |
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291 | (3) |
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5.2.4 Bead width, height, and shape control |
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294 | (2) |
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296 | (1) |
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5.3 Welding process contribution toward effective manufacturing |
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297 | (9) |
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5.3.1 Development of welding power sources |
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297 | (7) |
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5.3.2 Characteristics of smart power source systems |
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304 | (2) |
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5.4 Future trends in intelligent welding systems |
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306 | (3) |
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6 Joining of thin sheet metals section/foil |
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309 | (18) |
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6.2 Stress on thin section |
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310 | (4) |
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314 | (2) |
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6.4 Welding process application welding peculiarities |
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316 | (4) |
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6.4.1 Welding peculiarities |
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316 | (4) |
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6.5 Applications in industry |
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321 | (4) |
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7 Narrow gap welding of thick sections |
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327 | (14) |
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328 | (2) |
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7.2 Advantages and disadvantages |
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7.4.1 Pulsed tandem narrow gap GMAW |
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333 | (2) |
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7.4.2 Stainless steels welding by hybrid laser MIG welding |
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335 | (1) |
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7.4.3 Ultranarrow gap welding of thick section of austenitic stainless steel to HSLA steel |
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336 | (5) |
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8 GMAW of various materials in industry |
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8.1 Power plant and process industries |
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341 | (2) |
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343 | (3) |
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8.4 Shipbuilding industry |
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351 | (2) |
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9 Welding safety and training |
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353 | (10) |
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9.1 Fume formation mechanism |
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354 | (2) |
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9.2 Fume emission control |
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356 | (5) |
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9.2.1 Integrated fume extraction torches |
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358 | (1) |
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9.2.2 Exhaust ventilations systems |
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358 | (2) |
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9.2.3 Personal protective equipment |
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360 | (1) |
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References |
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Index |
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