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In Situ Robotic Inspection Of WeldsAutomated system reduces delays in inspection and rework. System reduces inspection-and-rework delay from days to hours. Path of inspection sensors taken directly from welding path saving time in programming for inspection. Inspection data stored so not lost as inspection equipment turned off. Same robot welding workpiece used to inspect it. In preparation, welding tool mounted on end effector of robot replaced with eddy-current or ultrasonic sensor. Robot recalls welding path from memory and retraces it, recording sensor output as it proceeds.
Document ID
19920000642
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Van Wyk, Lisa M. (Rockwell International Corp.)
Garcia, Raul C., Jr. (Rockwell International Corp.)
Gilbert, Jeffrey L. (Rockwell International Corp.)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1992
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 16
Issue: 10
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Fabrication Technology
Report/Patent Number
MFS-29844
Accession Number
92B10642
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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