Tool based welding technique monitoring systems with multiple tool orientations

A method, comprising:

• determining, via processing circuitry, a first joint characteristic vector and a second joint characteristic vector based on a joint orientation and first sensor data detected during a first time period by a sensor system attached to, or integrated with, a stick electrode holder;
• identifying, via the processing circuitry, a pivotal position, from a plurality of potential pivotal positions, of an electrode holding head of the stick electrode holder, the electrode holding head being pivotable relative to a handle of the electrode holder, and the electrode holding head being configured to hold a stick electrode;
• tracking, in real time during a second time period, via the processing circuitry, an electrode orientation of the stick electrode based on the pivotal position of the electrode holding head and second sensor data detected by the sensor system during the second time period;
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• identifying, via the processing circuitry, a welding technique parameter value based on the electrode orientation and the first or second joint characteristic vector.

A method, comprising:

• determining, via processing circuitry, a first joint characteristic vector and a second joint characteristic vector based on a joint orientation and first sensor data detected during a first time period by a sensor system attached to, or integrated with, a welding-type tool;
• identifying, via the processing circuitry, from a plurality of stored tool orientations, an active tool orientation of the welding-type tool, the active tool orientation corresponding to an electrode slot configured to hold a stick electrode or a pivotal position of an electrode holding head configured to hold the stick electrode;
• tracking, in real time during a second time period, via the processing circuitry, the active tool orientation of the welding-type tool using second sensor data detected by the sensor system during a second time duration;
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• identifying, via the processing circuitry, a welding technique parameter value based on the first or second joint characteristic vector and the active tool orientation of the welding-type tool.