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Welding tool for performing SMAW or MIG weld with mantenance of a constant distance between the electrode and the weld area

US10906118B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 25, 2015
Grant dateFeb 2, 2021
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K9/296
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A welding tool comprises a main body; a handle attached to the main body to be held by a welder; an electrode attached to the main body; an adjusting device for moving the consumable electrode forward/backward with respect to the main body; a control unit is connected to the adjusting device and is configured to act on the adjusting device for maintaining a substantially constant distance between the electrode and a weld area.

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