Review of non-destructive methods for the evaluation of resistance spot welding in the automotive industry

Resistance spot welding is a common technique in the manufacturing industry, especially in the automotive sector in Mexico, due to its versatility and ease of implementation. The evaluation of the quality of these welds is crucial, and there are multiple methods for this, making the choice of the mo...

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Autores: Rodriguez Torres, Jazmin Monserrat, Reta, Carolina, Ibarra Villegas, Francisco Javier
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:México
Institución:UNIVERSIDAD AUTÓNOMA DE BAJA CALIFORNIA
Repositorio:Revista de Ciencias Tecnológicas
Idioma:español
OAI Identifier:oai:ojs.recit.uabc.mx:article/353
Acceso en línea:https://recit.uabc.mx/index.php/revista/article/view/353
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Welding quality
Spot welding resistance
Non-destructive testing
Infrared inspection
Computer vision.
Calidad de soldadura
Resistencia de soldadura por puntos
Pruebas no destructivas
Inspección infrarroja
Visión por computadora
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Sumario:Resistance spot welding is a common technique in the manufacturing industry, especially in the automotive sector in Mexico, due to its versatility and ease of implementation. The evaluation of the quality of these welds is crucial, and there are multiple methods for this, making the choice of the most suitable one complicated. This article presents a literature review focused on non-destructive methods for confirming the quality of resistance spot welding. Techniques such as ultrasonic inspection, infrared thermography, and computer vision, among others, are highlighted. The methodology employed includes a comparative analysis of recent studies to identify the best practices and applications in the quality assessment of spot welding. The results of this review provide a comprehensive guide for researchers and professionals, facilitating the selection of appropriate methods for specific applications.