Systems and methods to provide weld training
US10909872B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 6, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K9/0953
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for weld training are provided. An example weld training system includes a display device, an input device, a processor, and a machine readable storage device storing machine readable instructions. The instructions may be executed by the processor to: enable the user to design a weld procedure by selecting weld parameters; enable the user to simulate setting up a simulated physical welding environment; simulate a welding operation on a simulated workpiece using the selected weld parameters in a welding model and a setup of the simulated physical welding environment to determine a modeled result of the welding operation; display a simulation animation of the welding operation on the display device according to the simulation; and display the modeled result on the display device using at least one of an image of a surface of a weld bead or a cross-section of the weld bead and the workpiece.
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