Recent Research Trend of Resistance Spot Welding Quality Monitoring Technology in Korea

• Published in: Journal of Welding and Joining Vol. 41; no. 2; pp. 90 - 99
• Main Authors: Kim, Young-Min, Hwang, Insung, Cheon, Jason
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 대한용접·접합학회 30.04.2023
• Subjects: Deep learning; Electrode displacement; Welding quality; Dynamic resistance; Monitoring; Resistance spot welding
• ISSN: 2466-2232; 2466-2100
• DOI: 10.5781/JWJ.2023.41.2.2

Resistance spot welding is a simple welding process with high welding speeds and one of the most economical and productive welding processes. It is applied in various industries such as automobile, aircraft, and home appliance; thus, the demand for monitoring welding quality is increasing. Owing to the nature of the resistance spot welding process, there are several factors that can be monitored, such as the dynamic resistance value, which can be determined using current and voltage measurements, the displacement of welding electrodes, and the indentation that occurs after welding. These process features can be monitored using cameras, LVDT sensors, and deep learning techniques and used for predicting weld quality. In this paper, we introduced the recent trends in resistance spot welding quality monitoring techniques in Korea using various sensors and techniques.