2026-05-28 パシフィック・ノースウェスト国立研究所（PNNL）
Friction stir is an advanced manufacturing approach that can produce materials with remarkable properties.
(Photo by Andrea Starr | Pacific Northwest National Laboratory)
＜関連情報＞
- https://www.pnnl.gov/publications/new-ai-model-predicts-manufacturing-defects-fly
- https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40192-025-00438-x
摩擦攪拌加工された金属に対する機械学習を用いた超音波非破壊検査の統計的予測 Machine Learning Statistical Ultrasonic Non-destructive Prediction for Friction Stir Processed Metal
Luke Durell,Yanming Guo,David Garcia,Mayur Pole,Tianhao Wang,Hrishikesh Das,Donald Todd,Kenneth Ross,Erin Barker,Eric Smith & Keerti Kappagantula
Integrating Materials and Manufacturing Innovation Published:28 January 2026
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/s40192-025-00438-x
Abstract
In this investigation, we present a two-step model integrating machine learning and statistical techniques to correlate friction stir processing (FSP) parameters with ultrasonic testing waveforms and grain size. The average grain size is determined through electron microscopy, and the mean absolute voltage of ultrasonic testing waveforms is obtained from non-destructive evaluation of steady-state processed regions. A random forest model is selected to predict mean absolute voltage of the ultrasonic data, and prediction intervals are constructed. The accuracy of the mean absolute voltage prediction model is validated against experimental data, aligning within standard deviations. The predictions are then aggregated and mapped to grain size predictions using a statistical model, incorporating a Bonferroni adjustment to manage uncertainty propagation. This work novelly presents an FSP case study at the intersection of machine learning prediction for ultrasonic non-destructive evaluation with extensions to microstructural feature prediction. This pipeline lays the groundwork for future development of control systems aimed at in-line quality prediction and anomaly detection during friction stir processing, underscoring its potential for enhancing manufacturing processes.
