Significance and Use
The AE produced during the production of a spot-weld can be related to weld quality parameters such as the strength and size of the nugget, the amount of expulsion, and the amount of cracking. Therefore, in-process AE monitoring can be used both as an examination method, and as a means for providing feedback control.
1. Scope
1.1 This practice describes procedures for the measurement, processing, and interpretation of the acoustic emission (AE) response associated with selected stages of the resistance spot-welding process.
1.2 This practice also provides guidelines for feedback control by utilizing the measured AE response signals during the spot-welding process.
This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) 
The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
E543 Specification for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing
E1316 Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
ASNT Standards
ANSI/ASNTCP-189 Standard for Qualification and Certification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel
AIA Standard
NAS-410 Certification and Qualification of Nondestructive Personnel (Quality Assurance Committee)
Index Terms
cracking; electrode wear; expulsion; feedback control; in-process monitoring; nugget size; phase transformation; resistance spot-welding; weld strength;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 17.140.20 (Noise emitted by machines and equipment); 25.160.10 (Welding processes)
DOI: 10.1520/E0751-07
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