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Sensor control of robot arc weldingA basic problem in the application of robots for welding which is how to guide a torch along a weld seam using sensory information was studied. Improvement of the quality and consistency of certain Gas Tungsten Arc welds on the Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME) that are too complex geometrically for conventional automation and therefore are done by hand was examined. The particular problems associated with space shuttle main egnine (SSME) manufacturing and weld-seam tracking with an emphasis on computer vision methods were analyzed. Special interface software for the MINC computr are developed which will allow it to be used both as a test system to check out the robot interface software and later as a development tool for further investigation of sensory systems to be incorporated in welding procedures.
Document ID
19850013923
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Sias, F. R., Jr.
(Clemson Univ. SC, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1985
Publication Information
Publication: Alabama Univ. Res. Rept.: 1984 NASA/ASEE Summer Faculty Fellowship Program (NASA-CR
Subject Category
Mechanical Engineering
Accession Number
85N22233
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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