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Shielded arc welding using auxiliary voltage

US4618760A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 8, 1985
Grant dateOct 21, 1986
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Expiry dateJan 8, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K9/0678
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Shielded arc welding apparatus advances a consumable electrode towards a workpiece; applies a welding voltage between the electrode and the workpiece; and applies an auxiliary voltage between the electrode and the workpiece, whereby the auxiliary voltage initiates an arc between the electrode and the workpiece before the electrode engages the workpiece.

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