Configurable dual process welding head and method

Details Configurable dual process welding head and method Configurable dual process welding head and method

2007-02-20

2007-02-20

Shaw, Clifford C. (Department: 1725)

Electric heating

Metal heating

By arc

C219S075000, C219S137200

Reexamination Certificate

active

11184903

ABSTRACT:
A welding head employs a carriage assembly for guiding the welding head along a track or guide. A torch assembly, mounted on the carriage assembly, is configurable for multiple welding processes. The torch assembly includes a torch block and a GTA filler wire guide mounted together on a mounting plate, whereby the GTA filler wire guide is placed in general proximity of a welding torch mounted on the torch block. The torch block accommodates the mounting of either of a GMA torch and a GTA torch. Additionally, the torch block accommodates placement of a GMA adapter sleeve within the torch block to feed a filler wire through the GMA torch. A system control unit provides manual, semi-automated, or automated control of welding system resources including a welding power supply, a supply of one or more shielding gasses, and a fluid coolant supply.

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