A new characterization approach of weld nugget growth by real-time input electrical impedance

The in-process changes of weld nugget growth during the Resistance Spot Welding were investigated based on the resistance of input electrical impedance. To compute the time varying resistance of input electrical impedance, the welding voltage and current signals are measured simultaneously and then...

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Main Authors: Wong, Yoke-Rung, Pang, Xin
Other Authors: School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2015
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/93992
http://hdl.handle.net/10220/25589
http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=48564#.VVWW5Lmqqko
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Institution: Nanyang Technological University
Language: English
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Summary:The in-process changes of weld nugget growth during the Resistance Spot Welding were investigated based on the resistance of input electrical impedance. To compute the time varying resistance of input electrical impedance, the welding voltage and current signals are measured simultaneously and then converted into complex-valued signals by using Hilbert transform. Comparing with the dynamic contact resistance as reported in literature, it showed that the time varying resistance of input electrical impedance can be accurately correlated with the physical changes of weld nugget growth. Therefore, it can be used to characterize the in-process changes of weld nugget growth. Several new findings were reported based on the investigation of spot welds under no weld, with and without weld expulsion conditions.