Illinois Tool Works Inc.
Gas tungsten arc welding training systems

Abstract:

Systems and methods for gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) training systems are described. In some examples, a GTAW training system includes a GTAW torch and filler rod attachment having one or more markers to facilitate position and/or orientation detection and/or tracking of the GTAW torch and/or filler rod. One or more sensors of the GTAW training system may be configured to capture data relating to the markers of the GTAW torch and/or filler rod attachment. A training controller of the GTAW training system may use the markers and/or sensor data to track and/or determine positions, orientations, and/or movement of the GTAW torch and/or filler rod. The positions, orientations, and/or movement may be analyzed in conjunction with welding parameter data to provide training feedback.