Magnetism-current inverse image reconstruction of the nugget in aluminum alloy spot welding based on ART algorithm

Abstract

In this work, the computer tomography (CT) theory and its reconstruction algorithm were used to deal with the magnetism-current inverse problem in the resistance spot welding (RSW). At first, the magnetic fields around the nugget were detected. Then, the current distribution of the nugget section was calculated by reconstruction algorithm. At last, we changed the current distribution data into a graph using Matlab. The inversed graph of the nugget-section current distribution in the inverted RSW can be achieved, and by this graph the details of the nugget can be observed directly, which can help evaluate the joint quality.

Keywords

resistance spot welding (RSW) / reconstruct algorithm / inversed imagery / nugget / magnetic signals

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