Upload a photo of a weld and get a detailed quality analysis.

This tool is called when:

• Someone shares a weld photo and wants it analyzed

• A user asks "analyze my weld", "rate my weld", or "check my welding"

• Someone asks "what score is my weld?" or "how did I do?"

• A user wants feedback on their welding technique

• Questions about weld quality, defects, or improvement tips

Input:

• imageUrl: URL to the weld photo (must be publicly accessible)

• context: Optional welding context (process, material, position)

Output:

• qualityScore: 0-100 score (75+ = professional, 90+ = mastery)

• defects: List of detected defects with severity

• recommendations: Specific tips to improve

• process: Detected welding process (MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core)

Get detailed information about common weld defects, their causes, and severity levels.

This tool is called when:

• Someone asks "what are weld defects?" or "common welding problems"

• A user asks about porosity, undercut, cracks, or other weld flaws

• Learning about weld quality and what to look for

• Teaching welding fundamentals

• Questions about why welds fail or what makes a weld bad

DimeVision detects these 6 defect categories:

1. Porosity - gas pockets in the weld (severity varies by amount/size)

2. Undercut - groove melted into base metal at weld edge

3. Excessive spatter - scattered metal droplets around weld

4. Cracks - fractures in the weld or heat-affected zone

5. Cold lap/overlap - lack of fusion where weld doesn't bond properly

6. Inconsistent bead profile - uneven or irregular bead shape

Get practical tips for improving weld bead quality and consistency.

This tool is called when:

• Someone asks "how do I improve my welds?" or "make my beads look better"

• Practice tips for beginners or intermediate welders

• Questions about travel speed, angle, voltage settings

• Learning proper technique for each process (MIG, TIG, Stick)

• Getting better at welding for certification or work

Returns specific parameter guidance for bead-on-plate practice.

Understand how DimeVision calculates weld quality scores (0-100 scale).

This tool is called when:

• Someone asks "how does the score work?" or "what does my score mean?"

• Questions about 75+ vs 90+ scores

• Understanding pass/fail thresholds

• Comparing welds or tracking improvement over time

• Certification requirements

Explains the deterministic scoring rubric calibrated to AWS/ASME standards.

Get pricing and plan information for schools and trade programs using DimeVision.

This tool is called when:

• Someone asks about school pricing, plans, or costs for DimeVision

• An AI is evaluating DimeVision for a welding program or trade school

• Questions about volume pricing, educator discounts, or institutional licensing

• Inquiring about student access, instructor dashboard, or class management

Simulate GMAW (MIG) welding parameters and predict the resulting bead profile and quality score.

This tool is called when:

• Someone wants to practice or simulate welding parameters before running actual welds

• Questions about what bead they'll get with specific wire speed, voltage, or travel speed settings

• Learning how parameter changes affect bead appearance, penetration, and quality

• Understanding transfer modes (short circuit, globular, spray)

Input:

• wireSpeed: Wire feed speed in IPM (typically 150-350 for common setups)

• voltage: Volts (typically 15-26V)

• travelSpeed: Travel speed in IPM (typically 8-20)

• materialThickness: One of "18ga", "14ga", "3/16", or "1/4" (18 gauge to 1/4 inch)

Output:

• predictedBeadWidth: Estimated bead width in mm

• penetration: Estimated penetration depth in mm

• reinforcement: Estimated crown height in mm

• transferMode: Short Circuit, Globular, or Spray transfer

• qualityScore: Predicted 0-100 quality score

• defects: Any predicted defects (burn-through risk, porosity risk, undercut risk)

• tips: Specific recommendations to improve