regression analysis;
global approach;
cluster-wise regression;
MIG welding;
bead geometry;
D O I:
10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2007.02.006
中图分类号:
T [工业技术];
学科分类号:
08 ;
摘要:
In this paper, an attempt is made to establish input-output relationships in MIG welding process through regression analyses carried out both globally (i.e., one set of response equations for the entire range of the variables) as well as cluster-wise. It is important to mention that the second approach makes use of the entropy-based fuzzy clusters. The investigation is based on the data collected through full-factorial design of experiments. Results of the above two approaches are compared and some concluding remarks are made. The cluster-wise regression analysis is found to perform a slightly better than the global approach in predicting weld bead-geometric parameters. (c) 2007 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.