Design and Implementation of a Nonlinear Axial Force Controller for Friction Stir Welding Processes
Abstract
In Friction Stir Welding (FSW) processes the axial force provides a forging action that affects the part's microstructure and, hence, its mechanical properties. Controlling this force provides good, consistent welding quality. The aim of this paper is to provide a systematic method to design and implement axial force controllers for FSW processes. The axial force is modeled as a nonlinear function of the measured FSW process parameters (i.e., plunge depth, traverse rate, and rotation speed) and the equipment is modeled as a pure delay from the commanded to the measured process parameters. Based on these dynamic models, a nonlinear feedback controller for the axial force is designed using Polynomial Pole Placement. This controller is implemented in a Smith Predictor-Corrector structure to compensate for the inherent equipment delay and the controller parameters are tuned to achieve the best closed-loop response given the equipment limitations. Experimental implementations verify the controller is able to maintain a constant axial force, even when gaps are encountered during the welding process.
Recommended Citation
Z. Xin et al., "Design and Implementation of a Nonlinear Axial Force Controller for Friction Stir Welding Processes," Proceedings of the American Control Conference (2007, New York, NY), pp. 5553 - 5558, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Jul 2007.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1109/ACC.2007.4282731
Meeting Name
2007 American Control Conference, ACC (2007: Jul. 9-13, New York, NY)
Department(s)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Axial flow; Dynamic models; Dynamic programming; Electric welding; Force control; Friction; Friction welding; Gas welding; Heat affected zone; Lithography; Mechanical properties; Welding; (PL) properties; Axial forces; Closed loops; Controller parameters; Friction STIR welding; Friction Stir Welding (FSW); Non linear functions; Nonlinear feedback controllers; Polynomial pole placement; Process Parameters; Pure delay; Rotation speeds; Smith predictors; Systematic methods; Traverse rate; welding processes; Welding quality; Process control
International Standard Book Number (ISBN)
978-1424409884
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0743-1619
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2007 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jul 2007
