Process modeling and parameter optimization using neural network and genetic algorithms for aluminum laser welding automation

International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology

Volumn 37, Issue 9-10, 2008, Pages 1014-1021

  Park, Young Whan ^a   Rhee, Sehun ^a  

^a Hanyang University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Genetic algorithm; Laser welding with filler wire; Neural network; Parameter optimization; Process modeling

Indexed keywords

GENETIC ALGORITHMS; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; NEURAL NETWORKS; OPTIMIZATION; PARAMETER ESTIMATION; PROBLEM SOLVING;

LASER WELDING WITH FILLER WIRE; MAGNESIUM LOSS; PARAMETER OPTIMIZATION; PROCESS MODELING;

LASER BEAM WELDING;

EID: 44449104209     PISSN: 02683768     EISSN: 14333015     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s00170-007-1039-3     Document Type: Article

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