Abstract
The paper describes a monitoring and control platform development for arc welding processes, which provides versatility and efficiency in the scientific study of the welding technology. The implemented system is capable of executing different welding processes and promotes substantial logical operation changes in a simple and didactic way. Among the innovations promoted by the development of the system is the ability to draw MIG/MAG welding process current waveforms, thereby allowing studies related to metal transfer, and, as a consequence of this, making technological innovations to this process. The monitoring and control platform has been developed to be able to absorb new technologies, allowing upgrades along the welding process evolution path. In this context, this system is a significant potential alternative to studies related to welding, in educational and research institutions within and outside the country.
Keywords
waveform control, welding processes control, welding processes monitoring
Reference
LOCATELLI, Guilherme ; DUTRA, J. C. . An integrated system for data monitoring and differentiated control of welding processes. Welding International, v. 24, p. 524-532, 2010.