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Method and apparatus for welding with a trigger

US6476355B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 1, 2000
Grant dateNov 5, 2002
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Expiry dateOct 7, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K9/124
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for welding is disclosed with a remote wire feed speed control potentiometer on a torch is disclosed. The range of the torch potentiometer is from a minimum to a value dependent on the control panel welding wire feed speed. A run-in wire feed speed control is also disclosed. The range of the run-in wire feed speed is from a minimum to a value dependent on the control panel or torch welding wire feed speed.

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