Automation and robotisation in welding and allied processes : proceedings of the international conference held at Strasbourg, France, 2-3 September 1985 under the auspices of the International Institute of Welding = Automatisation et robotisation en souda

Automation and Robotisation in Welding and Allied Processes contains the proceedings of the International Conference on Automation and Robotization in Welding and Allied Processes held in Strasbourg, France, on September 2-3, 1985, under the auspices of the International Institute of Welding. The papers explore developments in the mechanization, automation, and utilization of robots in welding and related processes and cover topics such as half and fully mechanized welding of offshore constructions; adaptive systems of process control for spot welding robotic cells; and application of computer integrated manufacture to welder fabrication. This book is divided into two sections and begins with an overview of technical, economic, and human factors relating to mechanization and automation in arc and resistance welding. The next chapter describes a closed-loop controlled arc welding power source using a microcomputer as controller. The discussion then turns to problems associated with half and fully mechanized welding of offshore constructions; flexible manufacturing systems comprising welding with high productivity in small lot production; and the main factors causing process disturbance in spot welding. The final chapter is devoted to advanced adaptive control of automated arc welded fabrication which involves sensor application for seam tracking and joint recognition, preprogramming and online supervision of process parameters, and the design of a closed adaptive control loop. This monograph will be of interest to mechanical, electronics, industrial, and robotics engineers. Content: Also published on behalf of the International Institute of Welding , Page ii Front Matter , Page iii Copyright , Page iv Other Pergamon Titles of Interest , Page v PREFACE , Page vi , H. GRANJON PREFACE , Page vii , H. GRANJON Aspects de la Mecanisation de l'Automatisation et de l'Utilisation de Robots en Soudage , Page 2 , F. Eichhorn Aspects of the Mechanisation, Automation and Utilisation of Robots in Welding , Pages 3-53 , F. Eichhorn I.1 - Conception d'un Contrôleur À Micro-ordinateur Dédié au Soudage Adaptatif , Pages 57-67 , Pierre Fafard, Jean-Paul Boulot I.2 - Microcomputer Controlled Arc Welding Power Source — Its Steady State and Transient Performance , Pages 69-75 , Z.Q. Wu, F.D. He, Z.Y. Xu, C.L. He, J.L. Pan I.3 - The Problems and Perspectives of Half and Fully Mechanized Welding of Offshore Constructions , Pages 77-86 , R.W.A.van den Berg I.4 - The Development of Automatic Welding Systems for Small Lot Production , Pages 87-95 , L.G. Eriksson, G. Kullberg I.5 - Adaptive Systems of Process Control for Spot Welding Robotic Cells , Pages 97-104 , M. Janota, J. Kubán I.6 - The Application of CIM to Welder Fabrication , Pages 105-112 , S.B. Jones, B. Koch II.1 - Development Approaches for Advanced Adaptive Control in Automated Arc Welding , Pages 115-124 , P. Drews, G. Starke III.1.1 - System of Technological Adaptation for Industrial Welding Robots , Pages 127-133 , F. Kisselevski, G. Butakov III.1.2 - Adaptive Control for Welding Robots , Pages 135-142 , F. Kisselevski, K. Zelenski III.1.3 - Mathematical Simulation of Scanning Arc in MIG-Welding , Pages 143-150 , F. Kisselevski, N. Shvydkii, V. Dolinenko III.2 - Automated Visual Weld Inspection for Robotic Welding Fabrication , Pages 151-160 , J.E. Agapakis, N. Wittels, K. Masubuchi III.3 - Recognition Method for Monitoring Weld Result — Fundamental Study on Automation of Inspection , Pages 161-170 , K. Inoue, M. Sakai IV.1 - Automatisation du Soudage dans la Construction de Materiel Ferroviaire , Pages 173-184 , D. Piel, M. Rimbaud IV.3 - Automatisation et Robotisation en Soudage et Techniques Connexes , Pages 185-193 , A. Franco, G. Salvini IV.4 - Application of GTAW Automatic Welding to Various Products , Pages 195-204 , F. Kanatani, S. Matsui, H. Nagai, S. Nakayama, T. Sakurai IV.5 - Automation of Welding of Cylindrical Tanks for Liquid Gases , Pages 205-213 , A. Korošec IV.6 - The Automated Welding of Studs on the Marine Boiler Tubes , Pages 215-221 , B. Kovačevi, M. Streny IV.7 - Safety Aspects of Automation and Robotics in Welding and Allied Processes , Pages 223-229 , N. Percival V.1 - Automatisation de la Flamme — Nouveaux Developpements , Pages 233-242 , F. Cuny V.2 - Industrial Application of Industrial Robots for Arc Welding and Cutting Purposes , Pages 243-255 , U. Dilthey V.3 - Design Aspects of Robotic Arc Welding , Pages 257-266 , J.E. Middle V.4 - Quantitative Evaluation of Adaptability to Fabrication of Welded Structures as Possible Objects for Robotic Welding , Pages 267-289 , V.A. Timchenko, S.V. Dubovetskiy, P.E. Fedotov V.5 - Programmable Automatic Manipulator System for Submerged Arc-Welding , Pages 291-301 , R. Montorsi VI.1 - L'Automatisation et la Robotisation du Soudage et des Techniques Connexes en France, Aujourd'hui et Demain , Pages 305-320 , M.J. Panisset Vl.2 - Current Status of Robotic Welding in Japan , Pages 321-328 , T. Nakamura, S. Matsui, T. Matsubara VI.3 - Robotization in Welding in Poland , Pages 329-336 , J. Pilarczyk, E. Dobaj VI.4 - State of the Art Report on the Application of Industrial Robots in the Federal Republic of Germany with Special Respect to Welding , Pages 337-345 , R.D. Schraft, H. Gzik VI.5 - Automation and Robotisation in Welding — the UK Scene , Pages 347-357 , J. Weston POSTERS/AFFICHES , Page 359 Systemes d'Acquisition et de Centralisation des Parametres de Soudage , Pages 361-362 , C. Charles, A. Chabenat et, F. Mainix Statistical Analysis and Electronic Control of Welding Parameters in Automatic Arc Welding Processes , Pages 363-364 , D. Rehfeldt, J. Seyferth, R. Wandtke Adaptive Welding Control Using a CCD Sensor , Pages 365-367 , J.C. Bonvalet, Y. Launay, C. Philip Training of Welding Technical Personnel for MAG Welding with Industrial Robots According to the Guidelines of the German Welding Society , Pages 369-371 , W. Heier, P. Nölle Progress on Thermal Cutting Machine , Pages 373-374 , M. Nakanishi, H. Hayasaki, H. Chigita Robotic System for the in-situ Repair of Hydraulic Turbine , Page 375 , J.L Fihey, M. Tinkler Le Robot de Soudage a I'Arc CY 800 Derniere Realisation de Commercy Soudure , Pages 377-378 , M.Gérard Van Petegem Computer-controlled Application of a Multi-torch Welding Unit , Pages 379-380 , H. Herz, K. Iversen Automatisation des Procedes de Soudage Utilises pour la Fabrication des Enceintes et des Ecrans Thermiques de Tore-Supra , Pages 381-382 , R. Villemagne, F. Ravillion Evolution et Tendance de l'Automatisation dans les Lignes d'Assemblage par Resistance a Points Multiples , Pages 383-384 , M. Sciaky, R. Cazes, G. Sayegh Programmable Automatic Manipulator System for Submerged Arc-welding , Page 385 , R. Montorsi Automation of Microplasma Welding Process , Pages 387-389 , E. Batista, J. Plestenjak IV-2 - Inductive Seam-tracking Improves Mechanized and Robotic Welding , Pages 393-400 , F. Goldberg II.3 - Third Generation Adaptive Robotic Arc Welding Unit , Pages 401-411 , G. Begin, J.P. Boillot, C. Michel, G. Teubel Author Index , Pages 413-414 Subject Index , Pages 415-417