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Pulse welder and method utilizing a plasma boost

US8283598B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 17, 2007
Grant dateOct 9, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 19, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K9/0738
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An electric arc welder includes a short detecting circuit for creating a short signal upon occurrence of a short circuit between an advancing electrode and a workpiece, and a boost circuit to create a plasma boost pulse after the short circuit is cleared during the time period when the welder is not outputting a peak pulse current.

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