Automatic extraction and visualization of spatial position data for bulk porosities in laser weldments with complex structures

Abstract: The left and right-turning scheme of weldments was adopted to detect small porosities in laser weldments with complex structures. Detection images were obtained in this study. An algorithm that determines the optimal structure elements for morphology simulation was provided to achieve fidelity segmentation of small porosities. Mathematical models for the defect depth and deviation of bulk porosities were established based on the geometric features of laser weldments. Thus, the features of spatial distribution of small porosities were determined. To improve detection efficiency, the automatic extraction of spatial position data for bulk porosities was divided into two parts: automatic extraction of projection distance, which is important for the determination of weld porosity depth and deviation, and automatic extraction of porosity size. The porosity distribution in the longitudinal direction was obtained by automatic searching, and the features of the spatial distribution of weld porosities were procured. A 3D model of laser weldments was established to visualize the spatial distribution of porosities. Extracted data were inputted to the model, and the spatial positions of bulk porosities were visualized. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]