Low-Cost Open-Source Voltage and Current Monitor for Gas Metal Arc Weld 3D Printing
Joint Authors
Pearce, J. M.
Pinar, A.
Wijnen, B.
Anzalone, G. C.
Havens, T. C.
Sanders, P. G.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-08-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Arduino open-source microcontrollers are well known in sensor applications for scientific equipment and for controlling RepRap 3D printers.
Recently low-cost open-source gas metal arc weld (GMAW) RepRap 3D printers have been developed.
The entry-level welders used have minimal controls and therefore lack any real-time measurement of welder voltage or current.
The preliminary work on process optimization of GMAW 3D printers requires a low-cost sensor and data logger system to measure welder current and voltage.
This paper reports on the development of a low-cost open-source power measurement sensor system based on Arduino architecture.
The sensor system was designed, built, and tested with two entry-level MIG welders.
The full bill of materials and open source designs are provided.
Voltage and current were measured while making stepwise adjustments to the manual voltage setting on the welder.
Three conditions were tested while welding with steel and aluminum wire on steel substrates to assess the role of electrode material, shield gas, and welding velocity.
The results showed that the open source sensor circuit performed as designed and could be constructed for <$100 in components representing a significant potential value through lateral scaling and replication in the 3D printing community.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Pinar, A.& Wijnen, B.& Anzalone, G. C.& Havens, T. C.& Sanders, P. G.& Pearce, J. M.. 2015. Low-Cost Open-Source Voltage and Current Monitor for Gas Metal Arc Weld 3D Printing. Journal of Sensors،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1070215
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Pinar, A.…[et al.]. Low-Cost Open-Source Voltage and Current Monitor for Gas Metal Arc Weld 3D Printing. Journal of Sensors No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1070215
American Medical Association (AMA)
Pinar, A.& Wijnen, B.& Anzalone, G. C.& Havens, T. C.& Sanders, P. G.& Pearce, J. M.. Low-Cost Open-Source Voltage and Current Monitor for Gas Metal Arc Weld 3D Printing. Journal of Sensors. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1070215
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1070215