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D.H. Lammlein PhD Dissertation - Vanderbilt University

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Figure 35: Experimental Welds, Axial force (1000xN) vs. lateral offset(in) for tracked<br />

configuration.<br />

The tracked configuration shows generally higher axial forces near the jointline.<br />

For effective seam misalignment detection, a substantive axial force trend must hold<br />

within a narrow range of offsets near the jointline. Relationships between lateral offset<br />

and the X, Y, and moment forces are believed to be secondary effects of the axial force<br />

variation combined with tool rotation and travel. Changes in the axial force with lateral<br />

offset can be attributed to changes in material geometry and composition below and in<br />

the vicinity of the shoulder.<br />

Imposed Axial Load FEA Analysis<br />

The following FEA analysis uses the same axial force applied to the tool for all<br />

cases and examines the subsequent material deflection beneath the shoulder with<br />

geometry and offset changes. By considering only axial force, the total number of<br />

elements in the offset models can be halved with a symmetry plane. A preliminary<br />

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