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Research on the deviation sensing of V-groove weld seam based on a novel two channel acoustic sensor

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It is essential to sense the deviation of weld seam real timely in robotic welding process. However, welding process always accompanied with high temperature, strong arc light, and background noises, which significantly affects the application of sensors. In this study, a novel acoustic sensor was developed. This sensor consists of two microphones. Based on the sound signals collected by these two microphones, the deviation of weld seam was detected. The frequency response of the developed acoustic sensor was studied through simulation method firstly, and then, the sensing performance of it was analyzed with experiments. The experimental results show that the developed acoustic sensor has a linear property for the deviation detection of V-groove weld seam. This research provides a novel method for weld seam tracking.

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source frequency is 2001 Hz. (b) Sound source frequency is 6201 Hz. (c) Sound source frequency is 11601 Hz. (d) Sound source frequency is 17201 Hz

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source in the center of weld seam. (b) Sound source at the right side of weld seam

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This work was supported by National Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai (21ZR1425900).

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    Yanfeng Gao, Genliang Xiong & Hua Zhang

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    Jianhua Xiao

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Yanfeng Gao: Conceptualization, Methodology, Writing-original draft preparation, Funding acquisition. Jianhua Xiao: Investigation, Data curation, Visualization. Genliang Xiong: Writing-review and Editing. Hua Zhang: Supervision, Project administration.

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Gao, Y., Xiao, J., Xiong, G. et al. Research on the deviation sensing of V-groove weld seam based on a novel two channel acoustic sensor. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 119, 5821–5837 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-021-08454-9

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