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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 29, 2017
Filed:
Jul. 05, 2012
Jerald Edward Jones, Golden, CO (US);
Valerie L. Rhoades, Golden, CO (US);
Todd Earl Holverson, Appleton, WI (US);
Adam N. Cuneo, Golden, CO (US);
Stephen K. Madden, Lexington, OH (US);
Jerald Edward Jones, Golden, CO (US);
Valerie L. Rhoades, Golden, CO (US);
Todd Earl Holverson, Appleton, WI (US);
Adam N. Cuneo, Golden, CO (US);
Stephen K. Madden, Lexington, OH (US);
ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC., Glenview, IL (US);
Abstract
A stud welding process may be performed by a power supply that is adapted for other welding processes, such as MIG, TIG, and so forth. A stud welding gun may receive studs preloaded in a magazine or other support. Studs are charged into the chuck of a stud welding gun and positioned where desired over a surface. An extension, such as a wire-type electrode may extend from the stud and aid in establishing the welding arc. The stud may be shielded by a nozzle or other shield to obviate the need for ceramic ferrules. Orientation of the stud welding gun may be detected, displayed and used as a basis for initiating and completing the stud welding process once the gun and/or stud is properly positioned.