Methods and apparatus for cutting and welding

Details Methods and apparatus for cutting and welding Methods and apparatus for cutting and welding

1978-03-27

1979-09-11

Truhe, J. V.

Electric heating

Metal heating

By arc

219121LM, B23K 900

Patent

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041676629

ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatuses for cutting, welding, drilling or surface treating a workpiece are described. A laser beam is directed towards a workpiece and an arc is struck between an electrode and the heat affected zone created by the laser beam in the workpiece.

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