P. V. Jeberg, S. Lambaek, Odense Steel Shipyard Ldt., Odense, Denmark; H. Holm, Aalborg University, Aalborg East, Denmark

Summary: Presentation of a method for automatic planning of dynamic trajectories for the welding process control variables such that a wanted weld quality is obtained despite changes in process conditions. This method is based upon finite element simulation of the welding process and iterative learning control.