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System and method to detect droplet detachment

US9616514B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 9, 2012
Grant dateApr 11, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2033

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

Abstract

The invention described herein generally pertains to a method for improved droplet detachment detection in a welding process in which a derivative of at least one welding parameter over time is used to detect droplet detachment from the wire during a welding operation based identification of a peak signature.

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