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Guide device for electric arc torch welding

US6627848B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 10, 2002
Grant dateSep 30, 2003
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Expiry dateOct 10, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K9/295
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A guide device for an electric arc torch having an insulator surrounding a contact tip through which a welding wire extends includes a sleeve having a first end for receiving the insulator and a second end through which the welding wire extends and which second end includes an edge and/or rib for engaging a workpiece and spacing the contact tip therefrom and an opening for viewing the wire, arc and weld puddle.

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