US 2014/0197149 A1 · TORCH ADJUSTMENT APPARATUS

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a torch adjustment apparatus that improves anti-heat measures while making it easy to set the angle of the torch. [Solution] Provided is a torch adjustment apparatus for adjusting the position of a torch in relation to the material to be processed. The apparatus has the following: a torch holder (27) that supports the torch so that the torch is detachable; a torch angle adjustment unit that adjusts the angle of the torch holder in relation to the material to be processed; and a torch in and out adjustment unit that adjusts the in and out position of the torch holder by moving the holder on a plane parallel to the material to be processed in a direction perpendicular to the traveling direction of the carriage (B). The torch holder is formed in a channel shape comprising a pair of flanges (27a and 27b) and a connecting piece (27c) that connects the pair of flanges. A mounting member (28) for mounting the torch so that the torch is detachable is disposed on the connecting piece, and the torch holder is mounted to the torch angle adjustment unit via one of the flanges (27a).

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A torch adjustment apparatus for adjusting a position of a torch in relation to a material to be processed, the torch comprising a welding torch or a cutting torch mounted on a carriage that travels on top of the material to be processed, the apparatus comprising:
a torch holder that supports the torch so that the torch may be detachable;
a torch angle adjustment unit that adjusts an angle of the torch holder in relation to the material to be processed;
and
a torch in and out adjustment unit that adjusts an in and out position of the torch holder by moving the holder on a plane parallel to the material to be processed in a direction perpendicular to a traveling direction of the carriage,
wherein the torch holder is formed in a channel shape comprising a pair of flanges and a connecting piece that connects the pair of flanges, a mounting member for mounting the torch so that the torch may be detachable is disposed on the connecting piece, and the torch holder is mounted to the torch angle adjustment unit via one of the flanges.

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