Intelligent waveform selection for a welding system having particular electrical output characteristics
US10071434B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 17, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K9/1056
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for selecting a welding output waveform based on characterizing a welding circuit output path with respect to its electrical characteristics. At least one electrical characteristic (e.g., inductance, resistance) of a welding output circuit path connected to a welding power source is determined. A welding output waveform is selected from a plurality of welding output waveforms based on the determined electrical characteristics. As a result, the selected welding output waveform is matched to the welding output circuit path electrical characteristics to provide superior welding performance.
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