However, Liao [30] did not achieve good results using only this technique.

by Therefore, Liao [30] went on to work with neural networks to extract the cord on image Radiographic. To do this, first defined the characteristics able to discriminate a solder rest of the image. The features were extracted from the gray profile transverse to the image of the bead. They were: peak position, peak width, error root mean square of the weld between the profile and a Gaussian curve, and the p eak intensity. First, the system worked with an algorithm to detect peaks and objects in image based on detecting changes in the line tangent to the profile at each poin t. For each detected object, the intensity of the peak and its position were determ ined. in then applied an algorithm to detect the valleys associated with peaks / objects found. After finding coupons, measured the width of each object and calculated the mean square error.