Virtual simulation of weld morphology for V-groove multi-layer welding

In order to study the virtual simulation of weld morphology for V-groove multi-layer welding, the prediction of characteristic parameters for weld morphology was realized by constructing the neural network models between the characteristic parameters and process parameters of different layers. At the same time, the virtual models of different layers were established according to the characteristic parameters of weld morphology and the structure parameters of V-groove. Combined with the prediction model and the virtual model, the process parameters were associated with the weld morphology, and the virtual simulation of weld morphology was realized. In the process of establishing the virtual model, first of all, the virtual model of root weld is established. Then, the virtual model of filling layer is established based on the root layer, and the virtual model of weaving layer is established based on the filling layer. Finally, validation experiments were carried out to verify the accuracy of the model. Verification results show that the prediction model can effectively predict the characteristic parameters of each layer, and the average relative errors of melting depth and width were less than 8%. The virtual simulation morphology has a high consistency with the actual morphology, and the average relative error of cross section area was less than 10%.