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US 2009/0145889 A1Published application
System and Method for Improved TIG Arc Starting
AssigneeIllinois Tool Works Inc.
InventorRichard Hutchison
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Abstract
A system and method for performing a welding-type process includes a welding-type torch having a first electrode connected to receive a welding-type power to effectuate a welding-type process. The welding-type torch also includes a second electrode connected to receive a starting power to initiate the welding-type process and a nozzle surrounding at least a portion of the first electrode.
Claims25
A welding-type torch comprising:
- a first electrode connected to receive a welding-type power to effectuate a welding-type process;
- a second electrode connected to receive a starting power to initiate the welding-type process;
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- a nozzle surrounding at least a portion of the first electrode.
1 more element
A welding torch nozzle assembly comprising:
- a first electrode having a first diameter and formed of a first material capable of receiving a welding-type power and effectuating a welding-type process;
- a second electrode having a second diameter, which is less than the first diameter, and formed of a second material configured to initiate a corona discharge proximate to the first electrode to initiate the welding-type process between the first electrode and a workpiece.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.