Autonomous plasma cutting system
US7615719B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 11, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K15/00
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A portable plasma arc torch system can be used for processing materials. The system includes a replaceable or rechargeable power source and replaceable or rechargeable gas source. A controller communicates with at least one of the power source or the gas source. A plasma delivery device received via the controller current from the power source and gas from the gas source to generate a plasma arc at an output of the plasma delivery device. The plasma arc can be used to process materials such as metallic workpieces.
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