Method of diagnosing degradation of a welding system
US7030334B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 18, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K31/125
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of diagnosing electrical degradation of a welding system. The method includes determining whether a predetermined number of welds has been executed, positioning welding electrodes, applying and measuring current applied through the electrodes, and comparing the measured current to a threshold value.
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