Automatic Welding Technique with the Skilled Welding Operators Technique Due to the Utilization of Image Processing Technology and Machine Learning Technology
For welds of nuclear power plant equipment, high reliability is required to ensure stable operation. For this reason, the application of automatic welding has been promoted to reduce dependence on skilled welding operators. At the present time, however, constant monitoring and fine adjustment of welding positions is still carried out by welding operators and depends on their skill. Therefore, by applying image processing technology and machine learning technology, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. developed an automatic welding technique featuring the skill of experienced welding operators and obtained the prospect of welding without depending on skill. In the future, we will promote further development toward the application of the welding technique to complex shapes.
