Plasma torch with LCD display with settings adjustment and fault diagnosis
US9782852B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 15, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K10/00
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A plasma arc cutting system includes a power supply and a plasma torch attachable to the power supply. The plasma torch generates a plasma arc for cutting a workpiece. A reader is associated with the plasma torch. The reader is capable of reading stored data from an identification device located on a cartridge or a consumable component of the plasma arc cutting system. A controller is within the plasma arc cutting system and in communication with the power supply. The controller is capable of automatically establishing operating parameters of the plasma arc cutting system based upon the data stored on the identification device. An override feature allows a user of the plasma arc cutting system to override the automatically established operating parameters of the torch and to input user selected operating parameters.
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