System and method for determining attachment and polarity of a welding electrode
US9566657B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 25, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R31/67
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A welding system includes a power source configured to generate power and deliver the power to a welding electrode. The power source comprises a positive stud and a negative stud. The welding system also includes control circuitry configured to determine whether the welding electrode is properly connected to the positive and negative studs of the power source.
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