Welding torch for a welding training system
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1. A weld training system comprising:
- a computer configured to execute weld training software; and
a welding torch comprising;
a user interface configured to receive an input from a welding operator; and
a communication interface configured to provide data representative of the input to the computer;
wherein the computer is configured to receive the data representative of the input from the communication interface of the welding torch, and to operate the weld training software based on the input.
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Abstract
A welding training system includes a welding training software having a first training mode configured to simulate a welding arc and a second training mode configured to use a live welding arc. The welding training system is configured to block welding power flow between a welding power supply and a welding torch while the welding training software is in the first training mode. The welding training system is also configured to enable the welding power to flow between the welding power supply and the welding torch while the welding training software is in the second training mode.
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1. A weld training system comprising:
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a computer configured to execute weld training software; and a welding torch comprising; a user interface configured to receive an input from a welding operator; and a communication interface configured to provide data representative of the input to the computer; wherein the computer is configured to receive the data representative of the input from the communication interface of the welding torch, and to operate the weld training software based on the input. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A welding torch comprising:
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a user interface on the welding torch configured to receive an input from a welding operator; and a communication interface configured to provide data representative of the input to a computer, wherein the computer is configured to receive the data representative of the input from the communication interface and to operate weld training software based on the input. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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