Electric heating – Metal heating – By arc
Patent
1993-10-14
1995-05-09
Paschall, Mark H.
Electric heating
Metal heating
By arc
21912155, 21912148, 219 75, B23K 1000
Patent
active
054142377
ABSTRACT:
A plasma arc torch for minimizing delay in exchanging gases within the torch. The torch includes a metallic electrode, a conductive nozzle spaced apart from the electrode, and a gas plenum between the electrode and nozzle. Two gas passageways are provided for communicating non-oxidizing and oxidizing gases into the plenum. A plenum inlet check valve is associated with each gas passageway and is located in close proximity to the plenum. The check valves are normally biased in a closed position but may be opened by gas pressure within the passageways to selectively introduce gas into the plenum. Solenoid valves located upstream of the plenum check valves regulate the pressure and flow of gas within the passageways so as to open and close the plenum check valves. Pilot arc and main arc power supplies are provided for generating an arc between the electrode and nozzle while the non-oxidizing gas flows through the plenum and for transferring the arc and sustaining it between the electrode and workpiece when oxidizing gas is introduced into the plenum. Operation of the check valves and power supplies is coordinated so that the oxidizing and non-oxidizing gases are exchanged substantially simultaneously with transfer or termination of the arc.
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Paschall Mark H.
The ESAB Group, Inc.
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