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Method, apparatus and software for gas metal arc welding with a continuously fed electrode

US8809737B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 8, 2004
Grant dateAug 19, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 25, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K9/173
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A welding method for gas metal arc welding is provided with continuous electrode feeding and control for short arc welding and/or spray arc welding and also short pulsing in which the control cyclically alternates between short pulsing and short arc or spray arc welding, and time for carrying out the respective control being programmed by a user. A welding power source and software for carrying out this method are also provided.

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