Method and apparatus for sensing the length of a lead
US8927895B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 31, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K10/00
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The technology features an apparatus and a method for sensing the length of a lead that connects to a power source to a thermal processing system such as a plasma torch system. Components disposed in the thermal processing system enable the length of the lead to be sensed. In addition, the time for contact starting a thermal processing system enables determination of the length of the lead.
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