Welding Groove Mapping Implementation and Evaluation of Image Processing Algorithms on Shiny Surfaces
Electric arc welding is a key process in the heavy steel industries. It is a very complex task that demands a high degree of control in order to meet the international standards for fusion welding. We propose a Vision Based Measurement (VBM) system and evaluate how different algorithms impact the results. The proposed system joins hardware and software to image the welding plates using a single CMOS camera, run computer vision algorithms and control the welding equipment. A complete prototype, using a commercial linear welding robot is presented. The evaluation of the system as a groove mapping equipment, considering different processing algorithms combined with noise removal and line segment detection techniques, allows us to define the appropriated approach for shop floor operation, combining low asymptotic cost and measurement quality.
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