Integration of Finite Element Analysis and Computer Aided Robotics for Advanced Programming of Robotized Welding

摘要

This paper describes a promising approach where finite element analysis is combined with computer aided robotics in off-line programming of advanced robotized welding. Finite element analysis is used to find an optimized weld power signal based on weld trajectories obtained from computer aided robotic simulations. The weld power signal is calculated by applying feedback control in the finite element simulation. This optimization ensures a full penetration weld while the total specific thermal energy input is minimized in order to mitigate unwanted residual stress and distortion. The objective with this approach is to support the design of robotized welding and significantly reduce the number of costly trials in physical implementations. The relevance of this paper is a useful method for off-line optimization of robot trajectories and varying process parameters.