Illinois Tool Works Inc.
Systems, methods, and apparatus to preheat welding wire

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Abstract:

Systems, methods, and apparatus to preheat weld wire are disclosed. An example welding torch includes a first contact tip configured to conduct welding current to a consumable electrode, a second contact tip configured to conduct preheating current to the consumable electrode, and a plurality of liquid cooling assemblies configured to conduct the preheating current and to conduct the welding current to the consumable electrode.

Status:
Grant
Type:

Utility

Filling date:

11 Jun 2018

Issue date:

15 Feb 2022