Automated position detectors and welding system utilizing same
US4631385A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 29, 1985 |
| Grant date | Dec 23, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2005 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K9/073
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for detecting the position of the welding torch with respect to the workpiece by varying the electrical power to the arc, measuring the effect of such variation on the arc current and/or arc voltage and processing the detected effect to produce welding torch position related information. Also, a welding system and method which comprises utilizing this detection system and method to control the position of the welding torch means with respect to the workpiece.
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