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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 04, 2002
Filed:
Apr. 25, 2000
Applicant:
Inventor:
Alfred Robert Simond, Comber, CA;
Assignee:
Tweco Products, Inc., Wichita, KS (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B23K 9/32 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B23K 9/32 ;
Abstract
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.