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Process for terminating closed through-hole plasma arc welding

US4885455A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 18, 1988
Grant dateDec 5, 1989
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Expiry dateAug 18, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K10/02
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

To terminate welding, the mean energy of the arc is first reduced to obtain plugging of the hole, then this energy is briefly increased before again being decreased. Application to plasma arc welding of carbon steels.

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