Welding Bead Inspection Using AI and Multi-Standard Determination
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bead appearance inspection systems lack customizability and efficiency in setting operations due to varying user standards and inspection items, and do not adequately address the diverse quality aspects of welding beads.
Innovation Solution
A bead appearance inspection device and system that incorporates multiple determination units, including a first inspection determination based on master data and k second inspection determinations using artificial intelligence, to enhance the inspection process and improve user efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If multiple determination units with different determination standards are introduced to address diverse quality aspects, then inspection comprehensiveness and accuracy are improved, but device complexity and setting operation burden increase
Solution Approach 1:
The inspection system is segmented into multiple determination units (first determination unit and k second determination units), each responsible for specific inspection aspects. The first determination unit handles primary inspection using first determination standards, while the k second determination units handle additional inspection dimensions using second determination standards. This segmentation allows comprehensive inspection without requiring a single complex determination system.
Solution Approach 2:
The determination units are designed with multi-functionality to handle diverse inspection requirements. The first determination unit can process multiple first inspection results against multiple first determination standards, and the k second determination units can process multiple second inspection results against multiple second determination standards. This universal design enables the system to address various quality aspects through standardized multi-functional components.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple determination units with customizable standards are introduced, then adaptability to different user requirements is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to increased setting complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The determination standards are segmented into two distinct sets: first determination standards for the first determination unit, and second determination standards for the k second determination units. This segmentation allows users to configure each set of standards independently according to specific inspection requirements, improving adaptability while maintaining operational clarity through structured organization.
Solution Approach 2:
The determination standards are configured and stored in advance before the actual inspection process. The first determination standards and second determination standards are pre-established in the system, allowing users to perform setting operations beforehand. This preliminary configuration reduces the operational burden during actual inspection, as the system automatically applies the pre-configured standards without requiring real-time complex settings.
3Reliability
If comprehensive inspection with multiple determination units is implemented, then inspection quality is improved, but inspection time and processing complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The inspection process is segmented into parallel determination streams: the first determination unit processes inspection results using first determination standards, while the k second determination units simultaneously process inspection results using second determination standards. This segmented parallel processing maintains comprehensive inspection quality while reducing total inspection time compared to sequential processing of all determination standards.
Solution Approach 2:
The determination standards are prepared and stored in advance, and the inspection results are collected beforehand for processing. By performing preliminary data collection and standard preparation, the actual determination process can proceed more efficiently, reducing the time required for comprehensive multi-standard inspection while maintaining inspection quality.
Data Source
AI summary
A bead appearance inspection device includes an acquisition unit that acquires input data related to a welding bead, a storage unit that stores a first determination standard and a second determination standard used for an inspection of a defect of the welding bead, a first determination unit that executes a first inspection determination on the welding bead, and k second determination units, where k is an integer of 1 or more, that execute a second inspection determination on the welding bead. An appearance inspection result of the welding bead is created and output by using a determination result indicating whether a first inspection result acquired by the first inspection determination satisfies the first determination standard and a determination result indicating whether a second inspection result satisfies the second determination standard.