Online visual measurement of self-pierce riveting systems to help determine the quality of the mechanical interlock

被引:8
作者
Johnson, P. [1 ]
Cullen, J. D. [1 ]
Sharples, L. [1 ]
Shaw, A. [1 ]
Al-Shamma'a, A. L. [1 ]
机构
[1] Liverpool John Moores Univ, RF & Microwave Grp, Gen Engn Res Inst, Liverpool L3 3AF, Merseyside, England
关键词
Computer vision; Material measurement; Self-pierce riveting; Mechanical interlock; CAR;
D O I
10.1016/j.measurement.2008.10.013
中图分类号
T [工业技术];
学科分类号
08 ;
摘要
Self-pierce riveting (SPR) is a significant joining technique for the automotive applications of aluminium sheets; however, quality control has progressed at a slower rate. Testing the quality of the mechanical interlock is often achieved by destructive testing, which results in material and time wastage. The solution is online monitoring of the self-pierce riveting process to provide non-destructive testing of the mechanical interlock. Introducing sensors into the process (such as cameras) facilitates real time data acquisition, which can be used to determine the quality of the joint. (C) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:661 / 667
页数:7
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