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Method and apparatus to automatically determine type of gun connected to a wire feeder

US7329834B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 16, 2004
Grant dateFeb 12, 2008
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Expiry dateMay 11, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K1/0008
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A process is disclosed that monitors a characteristic of a welding gun connected to a wire feeder and, based on the detected characteristic, automatically determines the type of gun connected and sets operating parameters of the wire feeder and/or welding gun accordingly.

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