| Abstract: | This research presents schemes for automated visual inspection for boundary defects and classification using neural networks. An efficient method for representing circular boundaries is proposed utilizing a curvature and circular fitting algorithm. For classification, two types of neural network modelling schemes are established. First, a multi-layer perceptron is discussed for defect classification problems. Second, a Hopfield network is modelled to be used for continuous-type variables by a minimizing energy function. Extensive tests are conducted on the casting parts, then the results of neural networks are compared with those of traditional pattern classifiers. |
