Tweco Products, Inc.

Alfred Robert Simond

A MIG welding torch reconditioning apparatus has a pneumatic supply line, vent means and a mechanical transmission shaft. The pneumatic supply line supplies air to the vent means for venting a directed debris-scattering air-flow against the transmission shaft proximal to exposed seals thereon. In another aspect, the apparatus has an in-line, direct-drive arrangement of a motor, a mechanical transmission shaft, and chuck means for receiving a reaming tool. Pneumatic lift means lifts the direct-drive arrangement into reaming tool engagement with the gas shield of a torch wherein the tool is operable to remove at least some of any back-splash deposits laid down on interior surfaces of the gas shield. A clamp is also provided for engaging a cylindrical body, such as a torch. The clamp includes a pair of generally orthogonally-offset faces of a &ldquo;V&rdquo;-block and respective gripping surfaces on gripping surface members of a pair of opposed jaws.

MIG welding torch reconditioning apparatus

A method and apparatus for reconditioning a MIG welding torch of the type having a gas shield through which gas is exhausted from the torch comprises inserting a reaming tool within an opening of the gas shield. The reaming tool is moved relative to the gas shield within the opening into contact with deposits adhered to the gas shield within the opening. An impact force is applied through the reaming tool against the deposits in the event that movement of the reaming tool relative to the gas shield is substantially inhibited by any of the deposits.

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Comber, Canada

Alfred Robert Simond