Method of arc welding using dual serial opposed torches

Details Method of arc welding using dual serial opposed torches Method of arc welding using dual serial opposed torches

1998-03-27

1999-11-23

Shaw, Clifford C.

Electric heating

Metal heating

By arc

219 75, 21912145, 21912146, B23K 1002

Patent

active

059904461

ABSTRACT:
An improved method of arc welding uses a single power supply connected to opposed welding torches placed on both sides of a workpiece. Each torch is connected to a different polarity lead of the power supply and forms a separate arc with the workpiece. When a current is supplied to the first torch, it is guided from the first electrode, through the first arc, the workpiece, the second arc, and to the electrode of the second torch. This guiding function improves the penetration, concentration, as well as the directional stability of the arc. This permits the effective and efficient welding of relatively thick workpieces using existing equipment at low current levels.

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