Manual welding apparatus having an automatic wire retract method
US9821400B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 14, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K9/32
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method providing a manual welding apparatus configured to supply a welding wire to a welding gun. The welding gun has a trigger and an opening where the welding wire extends when the trigger is activated. The method also has a computer with a user interface that includes an automatic wire retract program. The program monitors the welding gun and determines when the trigger is disabled. The program indicates when a first condition is satisfied and retracts the welding wire so the welding wire does not extend from the opening of the welding gun.
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