Weld arc simulator

Patent · Tue Jan 30 00:00:00 EST 1990

OSTI ID:867257

Burr, Melvin J ^[1]

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1. Westminster, CO

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., Canoga Park, CA (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP03533
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 4897521
• Application Number: 07/317,494
• OSTI ID: 867257
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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weld
simulator
voltage
welder
permits
response
variation
standardized
linear
potentiometer
connected
electrode
provide
simulated
changes
function
position
potentiometer connected
electrode position
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