Out of Distribution Detection for Efficient Continual Learning in Quality Prediction for Arc Welding

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2508.16832v1
• Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2025 23:09:21 GMT
• Title: Out of Distribution Detection for Efficient Continual Learning in Quality Prediction for Arc Welding
• Authors: Yannik Hahn, Jan Voets, Antonin Koenigsfeld, Hasan Tercan, Tobias Meisen,
• Abstract summary: Modern manufacturing relies heavily on fusion welding processes, including gas metal arc welding (GMAW)<n>Current models exhibit critical limitations when confronted with the inherent distribution shifts that occur in dynamic manufacturing environments.<n>We extend the VQ-VAE Transformer architecture by leveraging its autoregressive loss as a reliable out-of-distribution (OOD) detection mechanism.
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• Abstract: Modern manufacturing relies heavily on fusion welding processes, including gas metal arc welding (GMAW). Despite significant advances in machine learning-based quality prediction, current models exhibit critical limitations when confronted with the inherent distribution shifts that occur in dynamic manufacturing environments. In this work, we extend the VQ-VAE Transformer architecture - previously demonstrating state-of-the-art performance in weld quality prediction - by leveraging its autoregressive loss as a reliable out-of-distribution (OOD) detection mechanism. Our approach exhibits superior performance compared to conventional reconstruction methods, embedding error-based techniques, and other established baselines. By integrating OOD detection with continual learning strategies, we optimize model adaptation, triggering updates only when necessary and thereby minimizing costly labeling requirements. We introduce a novel quantitative metric that simultaneously evaluates OOD detection capability while interpreting in-distribution performance. Experimental validation in real-world welding scenarios demonstrates that our framework effectively maintains robust quality prediction capabilities across significant distribution shifts, addressing critical challenges in dynamic manufacturing environments where process parameters frequently change. This research makes a substantial contribution to applied artificial intelligence by providing an explainable and at the same time adaptive solution for quality assurance in dynamic manufacturing processes - a crucial step towards robust, practical AI systems in the industrial environment.

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