Welding systems and methods
US8716627B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 10, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K26/0869
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A welding system is provided for welding a first work piece to a second work piece at a joint having a weld face and a root face. The welding system includes a weld face sensor configured to determine first joint characteristics at the weld face; a root face sensor configured to determine second joint characteristics at the root face; a controller coupled to the weld face sensor and the root face sensor and configured to generate positioning signals based on the first joint characteristics and the second joint characteristics; and a welding gun coupled to the controller and positioned proximate to the weld face, the welding gun configured to generate a welding beam for welding the joint based on the positioning signals from the controller.
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