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- Adolfsson, Stefan, et al.
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A Sequential Probability Ratio Test Method for Quality Monitoring in Robotised GMA Welding
- 1997
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Conference paper (peer-reviewed)abstract
- This paper deals with the problem of automatic monitoring the weld quality when welding with Gas Metal Arc (GMA) in short circuiting mode. Experiments with two different types of T-joints are performed in order to provoke optimal and non-optimal welding conditions. During the experiments, voltage and current are measured from the welding process. A simple statistical change detection algorithm for the weld quality, the repeated Sequential Probability Ratio Test (SPRT), is used. The algorithm can equivalently be viewed as a cumulative sum (CUSUM) - type test. The test statistics is based upon the fluctuations of amplitude in the weld voltage. It is shown that the fluctuations of the weld voltage amplitude decreases when the welding process is not operating under optimal condition. The results obtained from the experiments indicate that it is possible to detect changes in the weld quality automatically and on-line.
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- Adolfsson, Stefan, et al.
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Quality Monitoring in Robotised Welding using Sequential Probability Ratio test
- 1996
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Conference paper (peer-reviewed)abstract
- This paper addresses the problem of automatic monitoring the weld quality produced by robotised short arc welding. A simple statistical change detection algorithm for the weld quality, recursive sequential probability ratio test (SPRT), is used. The algorithm may equivalently be viewed as a cumulative sum (CUSUM) type test. The test statistics is based upon the variance of the amplitude of the weld voltage. It is shown that the variance of the weld voltage amplitude decreases when the welding process is not operating under optimal condition. The performance of the algorithm is evaluated using experimental data. The results obtained from the algorithm indicate that it is possible to detect changes in the weld quality automatically and on-line
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- Andrén, Linus, et al.
(author)
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Active Control of Boring Bar Vibrations Using the Leaky Feedback Filtered X-LMS
- 2003
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Conference paper (peer-reviewed)abstract
- The boring operation is a cumbersome manufacturing process marred by noise and vibration related problems. The manufacturing industry is having trouble with these kinds of metal cutting operations. There exist several approaches to reduce the vibrations in cutting operations in general. Passive tuned dampers in boring bars have been commercially available for some time. An active solution is likely to be more robust to changes in the spectral content, where the passive counterpart have a small operable area, the active solution is able to adapt to these kinds of changes. Active vibration control in boring operations has been proven to be feasible. The algorithm used in the successful experiments was the feedback filtered X-LMS algorithm. This algorithm does however not guarantee a stable behavior, but incorporating a leakage factor will make the algorithm more robust. Power spectral density of boring bar vibration of real cutting experiments show that the leaky filtered X-LMS algorithm is a possible candidate to be a suitable control algorithm. Nyquist diagrams of the controller during operation show that the stability is increased significantly.
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- Andrén, Linus, et al.
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Active Noise Control Experiments in a Fork-lift Truck Cabin
- 2004
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Conference paper (peer-reviewed)abstract
- High comfort for the driver in working vehicles is an important feature as well as a demand from the drivers. Low noise level is an essential factor for the manufacturer to maintain a high standard and comfort of vehicles. In many cases the noise inside the cabin can be related to the engine orders. Hydraulic pumps and fans are also related to the engine but not necessarily integers of the engine order. Passive absorbers are not suitable for the lowest frequencies and one approach is to use an active noise control system to solve the noise problem at low frequencies. In the present experiment loudspeakers were mounted inside the cabin of a fork lift-truck to produce the secondary noise field. To sense the residual noise, microphones were installed close to the driver's head. The aim is to create a zone of reduced noise around the head. Since a large portion of the noise inside the cabin can be related to the engine, an active control system based on a feedforward solution is possible. Experimental results from a feedforward solution of active noise control in a fork-lift truck cabin show that the noise level in the low frequency region can be reduced significantly.
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- Andrén, Linus, et al.
(author)
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Actuator placements and Variations in the Control Path estimates in the Active Control of Boring Bar Vibrations
- 2004
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Conference paper (peer-reviewed)abstract
- A classical example of chatter prone machining is the boring operation. Turning under conditions with high vibrations in the cutting tool deteriorates the surface finish and may cause tool breakage. Severe noise is also a consequence of the high vibration levels in the boring bar. Active control is one possible solution to the noise and vibration problem in boring operations. In boring operations the boring bar usually have vibration components in both the cutting speed and the cutting depth direction. The introduction of the control force in different angles in between the cutting speed and the cutting depth directions have been investigated. Furthermore, control path estimates produced when the active boring bar was not in contact with the workpiece and during continuous cutting operation are compared. Experimental results indicate that the control force should be introduced in the cutting speed direction. Although the vibrations are controlled in just the cutting speed direction the vibrations in the cutting depth direction are also reduced significantly.
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- Andrén, Linus, et al.
(author)
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Performance Evaluation of Active Vibration Control of Boring Operations Using Different Active Boring Bars
- 2003
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Conference paper (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Vibration and noise in boring operations are ubiquitous problems in the workshop. In boring operations, the boring bar is subjected to forces from both the cutting speed and the cutting depth direction. To solve the vibration problem using active techniques would normally require two actuators in order to enable the control of both directions. By mounting one actuator in between the cutting speed and the cutting depth direction it is possible to achieve an active control solution with one actuator. Using only one actuator not only simplifies the control algorithm and saves extra equipment but is also favourable in terms of modifications of the boring bar. The harsh environment in a lathe more or less requires that both sensors and actuators are embedded and sealed into the boring bar. Since the forces that are to be controlled are large, the space needed for the actuator is substantial. Thus using only one actuator will keep the modified boring bar stiffer than a two actuator design. Three boring bars with the actuator mounted at different angles between the cutting speed and the cutting depth directions have been tested. Results from cutting experiments show that the one actuator solution has good potentials to the vibration problem in boring operations.
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- Andrén, Linus, et al.
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Piezo Ceramic Actuators versus High Magnetostrictive Actuators in the Active control of Tool Vibration
- 1999
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Conference paper (peer-reviewed)abstract
- In the turning operation chatter or vibration is a frequent problem, which affects the result of the machining, and, in particular, the surface finish. Tool life is also influenced by vibration. Severe acoustic noise in the working environment frequently occurs as a result of dynamic motion between the cutting tool and the workpiece. These problems can be reduced by active control of machine-tool vibration. In the active control system for the control of tool vibration a tool holder construction with integrated high magnetostrictive actuators was used. However, high magnetostrictive actuators generally have a non-linear behavior and it is a well known fact that non-linear properties in the forward path in an active control system is likely to degrade the robustness of the control system. A new generation embedded active tool holder shanks based on piezo ceramic actuators has been developed. Based on spectrum estimates, both coherence spectrum and frequency response function estimates has been calculated for both the old tool holder construction and the new generation active tool holder shank. From the results it follows that the phase delay is smaller and the linearity of the new generation active tool holder shank are superior compared to the old technology. The physical features and properties of the new generation active tool holders are superior to the old tool holder.
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- Bartunek, Josef Ström, et al.
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Adaptive Fingerprint Binarization by Frequency Domain Analysis
- 2006
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Conference paper (other academic/artistic)abstract
- This paper presents a new approach for fingerprint enhancement by using directional filters and binarization. A straightforward method for automatically tuning the size of local area is obtained by analyzing entire fingerprint image in the frequency domain. Hence, the algorithm will adjust adaptively to the local area of the fingerprint image, independent on the characteristics of the fingerprint sensor or the physical appearance of the fingerprints. Frequency analysis is carried out in the local areas to design directional filters. Experimental results are presented.
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- Bartunek, Josef Ström, et al.
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Improved Adaptive Fingerprint Binarization
- 2008
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Conference paper (peer-reviewed)abstract
- In this paper improvements to a previous work are presented. Removing the redundant artifacts in the fingerprint mask is introduced enhancing the final result. The proposed method is entirely adaptive process adjusting to each fingerprint without any further supervision of the user. Hence, the algorithm is insensitive to the characteristics of the fingerprint sensor and the various physical appearances of the fingerprints. Further, a detailed description of fingerprint mask generation not fully described in the previous work is presented. The improved experimental results are presented.
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- Bartunek, Josef Ström, et al.
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Neural Network based Minutiae Extraction from Skeletonized Fingerprints
- 2006
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Conference paper (other academic/artistic)abstract
- Human fingerprints are rich in details denoted minutiae. In this paper a method of minutiae extraction from fingerprint skeletons is described. To identify the different shapes and types of minutiae a neural network is trained to work as a classifier. The proposed neural network is applied throughout the fingerprint skeleton to locate various minutiae. A scheme to speed up the process is also presented. Extracted minutiae can then be used as identification marks for automatic fingerprint matching.
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