Deep learning-based welding image recognition: A comprehensive review

T Liu, P Zheng, J Bao - Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 2023 - Elsevier
The reliability and accuracy of welding image recognition (WIR) is critical, which can largely
improve domain experts' insight of the welding system. To ensure its performance, deep …

A state-of-the-art survey of welding radiographic image analysis: challenges, technologies and applications

T Liu, P Zheng, J Bao, H Chen - Measurement, 2023 - Elsevier
Welding radiographic image analysis (WRIA) is a key technology for welding automated non-
destructive testing. Although there already exist some valuable surveys on WRIA, they do …

Defect-aware transformer network for intelligent visual surface defect detection

H Shang, C Sun, J Liu, X Chen, R Yan - Advanced Engineering Informatics, 2023 - Elsevier
Surface defect detection plays an increasing role in intelligent manufacturing and product
life-cycle management, such as quality inspection, process monitoring, and preventive …

Automated categorization of multiclass welding defects using the x-ray image augmentation and convolutional neural network

D Say, S Zidi, SM Qaisar, M Krichen - Sensors, 2023 - mdpi.com
The detection of weld defects by using X-rays is an important task in the industry. It requires
trained specialists with the expertise to conduct a timely inspection, which is costly and …

An expert knowledge-empowered CNN approach for welding radiographic image recognition

T Liu, H Zheng, P Zheng, J Bao, J Wang, X Liu… - Advanced Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
Non-destructive testing of welds based on the radiographic image is crucial for improving
the reliability of aerospace structural components. The deep learning method represented …

Welding defects classification through a Convolutional Neural Network

S Perri, F Spagnolo, F Frustaci, P Corsonello - Manufacturing Letters, 2023 - Elsevier
This letter presents a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN), named WelDeNet, customized
to classify welding defects, such as lack of penetration (LP), cracks (CR), porosity (PO) and …

[HTML][HTML] Review on machine learning based welding quality improvement

IS Kim, MG Lee, Y Jeon - International Journal of Precision Engineering …, 2023 - ijpem-st.org
Artificial intelligence technology is rapidly developing with the improvement of computer
performance and the development of various algorithms, and research using artificial …

Deep learning enriched automation in damage detection for sustainable operation in pipelines with welding defects under varying embedment conditions

L Shang, Z Zhang, F Tang, Q Cao, N Yodo, H Pan… - Computation, 2023 - mdpi.com
Welded joints in metallic pipelines and other structures are used to connect metallic
structures. Welding defects, such as cracks and lack of fusion, are vulnerable to initiating …

Deep learning-based weld defect classification using VGG16 transfer learning adaptive fine-tuning

S Kumaresan, KSJ Aultrin, SS Kumar… - International Journal on …, 2023 - Springer
Welding is a vital joining process; however, occurrences of weld defects often degrade the
quality of the welded part. The risk of occurrence of a variety of defects has led to the …

Unsupervised defect segmentation of magnetic tile based on attention enhanced flexible U-Net

X Cao, B Chen, W He - IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Surface defect inspection is necessary for the production of magnetic tiles. Automated
inspection based on machine vision and artificial intelligence can greatly improve the …