@article{article_1685735, title={A New Approach to Non-Destructive Testing Using OpenCV-Based Image Processing}, journal={Black Sea Journal of Engineering and Science}, volume={8}, pages={1152–1159}, year={2025}, DOI={10.34248/bsengineering.1685735}, author={Bulut, Ekrem and Görgün, Emre}, keywords={Weld quality, Image processing, OpenCV, Non-destructive testing, Weld defects, Point laser}, abstract={This study investigates the potential of image processing techniques to improve quality control processes in welding and to enable the effective detection of defects. Given the inherent human errors and time-consuming nature of traditional quality control methods, image processing technologies emerge as an automated and highly precise alternative. In this context, the OpenCV library was utilized to analyze defects in weld seams and their geometric properties. Reference points were established on images using a two-point laser system to facilitate high-accuracy measurements on planar surfaces. Through the implementation of image processing techniques such as edge detection and contour analysis, welding defects were automatically identified, yielding results that are fasters.}, number={4}, publisher={Karyay Karadeniz Yayımcılık Ve Organizasyon Ticaret Limited Şirketi}