Cutting attachment for welding torches
US4157814A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 12, 1977 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K7/107
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed herein is an apparatus for attachment to a conventional welding torch which provides a support and a template for cutting portions of arcs or full arcs. The apparatus includes a nesting mechanism and constraint for retaining the torch cutting assembly and an adjustable template for causing the cutting torch tip to translate in a circular fashion. Various adjustments are provided for changing the radius of the circle and correcting for out of round conditions by means of a vernier.
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