Investigation on automated loading of dynamic 3D heat source model for welding simulation

Since programing complex and dynamic heat source model for welding simulation is a complex job, the parametric methods are studied in this paper. Firstly, an overall flow to achieve automatically modeling welding was introduced. Secondly, an expert module rule for selecting welding heat source model was founded, which is based on simulation knowledge and experiences. Thirdly, a modularity routine method was investigated using writing with C++ programing, which automatically creates subroutines of 3D dynamic heat source model for user. To realize the dynamic weld path, the local weld path coordinate system was moved in the global coordinate system and it is used to model the direction of weld gun, welding path and welding pose. The weld path data file was prepared by the automatic tool for the welding heat source subroutines. All above functions were integrated in the user interface and the connection with architecture was introduced. At last, a laser beam welding heat source modeling was automatically modeled and the weld pool geometry was compared with the reported literature. It demonstrated that the automated tool is valid for welding simulation. Since modeling became convenient for welding simulation using the tool proposed, it could be easy and useful for welding engineers to acquire the needed information.