Evaluation of Real Time Data Acquisition of Temperature for Resistance Spot Welding

Authors

  • Hardik P. Hindocha Mechanical Engineering Department, VVP Engineering College, Gujarat Technological University, Rajkot, Gujarat, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37591/tmet.v8i1.362

Keywords:

Resistance spot welding, data acquisition, SS304

Abstract

Resistance spot welding is a popular metal joining process which is widely used in automobile industry, household and domestic appliances manufacturing industry and fabrication industry like air craft manufacturing industries [1]. Experimental investigation has been carried out on inner and outer sleeve which is used in stove manufacturing industry. Material taken is stainless steel SS304 for experiment having thickness 0.5 mm. Experimental investigation of real time temperature measurement and thermal cycle is evaluated by Arduino-PLX DAQ data acquisition software to hardware connection mechanism which is connected with thermocouple. Real time data acquisition of temperature is carried out by various connections of Arduino circuit to mechanical sensors.

Cite this Article Hindocha Hardik P. Evaluation of Real Time Data Acquisition of Temperature for Resistance Spot Welding. Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology. 2018; 8(1): 6–10p.

Author Biography

  • Hardik P. Hindocha, Mechanical Engineering Department, VVP Engineering College, Gujarat Technological University, Rajkot, Gujarat, India

    Mechanical Engineering Department, VVP engineering college/Gujarat Technological University, India

Published

2018-06-12

Issue

Section

Research Articles