Initiation of welding arc by restricting output
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1. A method for generating a weld during a start of a welding process, the method comprising:
- initially generating a welding output power by a control circuit, wherein the control circuit is configured to simultaneously limit a current and increase an inductance from an initial start of the welding process;
continuously determining a welding energy output or a first period of time that the welding output power is provided;
determining a second period of time for providing a current pulse, the second period of time is based on a run-in percentage of a wire feed speed and an output voltage, and a magnitude of the current pulse varies during the second period of time; and
providing a normal welding parameter after either;
the welding energy output exceeds an energy output threshold, or the first period of time exceeds a time threshold.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for providing an improved start in a welding process are provided. The system may include a power circuit and a control circuit. The power circuit can generate a welding output power. The control circuit may be in communication with the power circuit to control, during the start of the welding process, at least one welding parameter until the control circuit determines that welding energy output exceeds an energy output threshold.
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1. A method for generating a weld during a start of a welding process, the method comprising:
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initially generating a welding output power by a control circuit, wherein the control circuit is configured to simultaneously limit a current and increase an inductance from an initial start of the welding process; continuously determining a welding energy output or a first period of time that the welding output power is provided; determining a second period of time for providing a current pulse, the second period of time is based on a run-in percentage of a wire feed speed and an output voltage, and a magnitude of the current pulse varies during the second period of time; and providing a normal welding parameter after either;
the welding energy output exceeds an energy output threshold, or the first period of time exceeds a time threshold. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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7. A method for expediting process stabilization during weld startup, the method comprising:
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receiving, at a control circuit, welding parameter inputs, the welding parameter inputs including a run-in percentage of a wire feed speed from a run-percentage input, and an output voltage from a voltage input; determining, by the control circuit, a predefined period of time to apply a current pulse, the predefined period of time is based on the run-in percentage and the output voltage; determining, by the control circuit, a magnitude of the current pulse; and providing, by the control circuit, the current pulse for the predefined period of time. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method for expediting process stabilization during weld startup, the method comprising:
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receiving, at a control circuit, welding parameter inputs, the welding parameter inputs including a run-in percentage of a wire feed speed from a run-percentage input, and an output voltage from a voltage input; determining, by the control circuit, a peak magnitude of a current pulse, the peak magnitude occurring at a start of a predefined period of time, the predefined period of time is based on the run-in percentage and the output voltage; and providing, by the control circuit, the current pulse having the peak magnitude. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16)
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