Waveform compensation systems and methods for secondary weld component response

A method, comprising:

• receiving first data corresponding to a first weld waveform generated during a welding operation, wherein the first weld waveform corresponds to a voltage level over time;
• receiving second data corresponding to a second weld waveform generated during the welding operation, wherein the second weld waveform corresponds to a current level over time;
• determining, based on the first data, a first ratio corresponding to a voltage ramp ratio or a voltage falling edge ratio with respect to a peak in the first weld waveform;
• determining, based on the second data, a second ratio corresponding to a current ramp ratio or a current falling edge ratio with respect to a peak in the second weld waveform;
• and
• determining, based on a comparison between the first ratio and the second ratio, whether to increment, decrement, or maintain an inductance compensation estimation value corresponding to an estimated inductance present in one or more secondary components associated with the welding operation.

A welding system, comprising:

• a welding power supply configured to supply power for a welding operation;
• a welding torch coupled to the welding power supply via a torch cable;
• a fixture configured to secure a workpiece in a welding location;
• a ground cable coupled to the welding power supply and at least one of the fixture and the workpiece;
• and
• control circuitry that in operation monitors a measured voltage;
• periodically determines, throughout the welding operation, whether to increment, decrement, or maintain an inductance compensation estimation value corresponding to an estimated inductance present in one or more secondary components associated with the welding operation;
• and utilizes the inductance compensation estimation value to periodically determine, throughout the welding operation, a compensated voltage.