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Method and system for welding with temperature detector

US10682721B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 14, 2016
Grant dateJun 16, 2020
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K9/23
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention described herein generally pertains to a system and method related to a semi-automatic or a manual welding operation and detecting a base material (e.g., workpiece) temperature, communicating the base material temperature, and adjusting the welding operation based on the detected base material temperature. A temperature sensor can detect temperature at a location that is a distance from the arc and, for instance, parallel to a direction of travel of the welding torch and such detected temperature can be communicated to the user performing the weld or the user controlling the semi-automatic welding system. The user can be informed if the detected temperature is within a tolerance or approved range or if the detected temperature is outside the tolerance or approved range for the type of base material and/or pre-defined temperature.

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