Weld arc simulator

Patent Application · Wed Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1989

OSTI ID:6706810

Burr, M J

An arc voltage simulator for an arc welder permits the welder response to a variation in arc voltage to be standardized. The simulator uses a linear potentiometer connected to the electrode to provide a simulated arc voltage at the electrode that changes as a function of electrode position.

• Research Organization: Rockwell International Corp., Golden, CO (USA). Rocky Flats Plant
• Sponsoring Organization: DOE/DP
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP03533
• Assignee: Dept. of Energy
• Patent Number(s): PATENTS-US-A7317494; A US 7-317494
• Application Number: ON: DE90014667; PPN: US 7-317494
• OSTI ID: 6706810
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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FUNCTIONAL MODELS
JOINING
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