Papers
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Total Citations
83
H-Index
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About
Ding Fan is a researcher whose work spans intelligent welding systems, weld pool dynamics, and human-robot interaction in manufacturing processes. With a career dedicated to advancing the science of arc welding, Fan has made significant contributions to understanding weld pool behavior in gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) and gas metal arc welding (GMAW), exploring how electric parameters and torch attitude influence weld pool dynamics. His landmark 2017 study on human welder interactive behavior (25 citations) shed light on how skilled welders intuitively manage complex welding processes — insights critical for developing intelligent robotic systems capable of matching human expertise. Fan's work on weld pool oscillation frequencies in pulsed GTAW (15 citations) has advanced penetration control, a fundamental challenge in automating welding to human-comparable standards. His 2024 review of double-electrode GMAW further demonstrates his broad command of advanced welding technologies. Notably, Fan has also extended his expertise into biomedical engineering, contributing to lower limb exoskeleton control through electromyography-based intention recognition. Across his career, his research has collectively garnered over 80 citations, positioning him as a thoughtful innovator bridging intelligent manufacturing and human-centered robotics.
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- 2Effect of electric parameters on weld pool dynamic behavior in GTAW17 citations · 2022
- 3A review of double-electrode GMAW: Approaches, developments and variants15 citations · 2024
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