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Wire-guide/nozzle assembly for a robotic TIG welding torch

US7078646B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 11, 2004
Grant dateJul 18, 2006
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Expiry dateMar 29, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K9/291
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A wire-guide/nozzle assembly for an electric arc welding torch, with at least one nozzle for delivering gas and at least one wire-guide system for guiding at least one consumable wire, distinguished in that the downstream end of the wire-guide system runs into the nozzle. The peripheral wall of the nozzle has at least one cut-out through which the wire-guide system passes. The wire-guide system is fastened to the nozzle. A TIG welding torch utilizing such a wire-guide/nozzle assembly.

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