An intelligent inspection method for body-in-white weld quality based on vibration excitation response signals

Abstract

To enhance the assembly quality in Body-in-White (BIW) assembly, this paper proposes an intelligent detection method for the nugget quality of Resistance Spot Weld (RSW) based on weld joint vibration excitation response signals. The method proposes a novel deep learning model, the Local-Global Hierarchical Graph Neural Network (LGHGNN). LGHGNN can automatically construct graph structures and, by introducing a newly designed upgrade pooling operation, extends the traditional flat structure of graph networks into a hierarchical structure within three-dimensional space. Therefore, LGHGNN achieves layered interaction of local-global information, enabling the model to focus on local details while gaining a broader learning perspective. Additionally, this paper proposes a strategy for multi-label unsupervised anomaly detection that involves layered interaction and collaborative decision-making for local and global graphs. The effectiveness of LGHGNN is demonstrated through its application in the BIW right front door assembly, achieving a remarkable 97.5% average accuracy in multi-region parallel anomaly detection.