Gas tungsten arc welder with electrode grinder

Patent · Mon Oct 29 23:00:00 EST 1984

OSTI ID:5795451

Christiansen, D W; Brown, W F

A welder for automated closure of fuel pins by a gas tungsten arc process is claimed. A rotating length of cladding is positioned adjacent a welding electrode in a sealed enclosure. An independently movable axial grinder is provided in the enclosure for refurbishing the used electrode between welds.

• Assignee: Dept. of Energy
• Patent Number(s): US 4480171
• OSTI ID: 5795451
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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