IT Systems in Aid of Welding Processes Quality Management in the Automotive Industry

• Main Authors: Restecka M., Wolniak R.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Polish Academy of Sciences 2016-12-01
• Series: Archives of Metallurgy and Materials
• Subjects: robotics; computer-aiding; CAE; welding; quality
• Online Access: http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/amm.2016.61.issue-4/amm-2016-0288/amm-2016-0288.xml?format=INT

The most important issue for the producers nowadays is to meet the requirements of customers, satisfying their perceived but also the unperceived needs. In order to control the quality of welding processes correctly one must have knowledge of welding drawings, symbols, designs of welded joints, welding procedures, requirements set in codes and standards, also have knowledge of the techniques of inspection and testing connected with the automotive industry. The article shows ways to increase quality in the industry through the use of robotization and computerization. Presented examples and application of IT systems in aid of welding processes quality management in the automotive industry.