Welding torch with a temperature measurement device
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1. A welding system, comprising:
- a welding power source comprising power conversion circuitry configured to receive primary power and to convert the primary power to a weld power output for use in a welding operation; and
a temperature sensing system integral with a welding torch and comprising a temperature probe configured to sense, at one of a plurality of temperature detection zones, a temperature relating to the welding operation at least one of before, during, or after the welding operation, wherein the temperature detection zones are located at least one of outside of a shielding gas cone created by the welding torch or on the perimeter of the shielding gas cone; and
a display configured to display the sensed temperature.
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Abstract
Various welding systems including a welding torch assembly are provided. The welding torch assemblies may include a welding torch adapted to be utilized in a welding operation to establish a welding arc between the welding torch and a workpiece. The welding torch assemblies may also include a temperature sensing system integral with the welding torch and adapted to sense a temperature of the workpiece.
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1. A welding system, comprising:
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a welding power source comprising power conversion circuitry configured to receive primary power and to convert the primary power to a weld power output for use in a welding operation; and a temperature sensing system integral with a welding torch and comprising a temperature probe configured to sense, at one of a plurality of temperature detection zones, a temperature relating to the welding operation at least one of before, during, or after the welding operation, wherein the temperature detection zones are located at least one of outside of a shielding gas cone created by the welding torch or on the perimeter of the shielding gas cone; and a display configured to display the sensed temperature. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A welding system, comprising:
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a welding torch configured to be utilized in a welding operation to establish a welding arc between the welding torch and a workpiece; and a temperature sensing system integral with the welding torch and configured to sense a temperature relating to the welding operation at least one of before, during, or after the welding operation wherein the temperature sensing system is reversibly coupled to the welding torch in a toolless engagement. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A welding system, comprising:
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a welding torch configured to be utilized in a welding operation to establish a welding arc between the welding torch and a workpiece; and a temperature sensing system integral with the welding torch and configured to sense the temperature relating to the welding operation at least one of before, during, or after the welding operation; wherein the temperature sensing system is coupled to the welding torch in an engagement that is configured to be reversible without the use of tools.
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19. A welding system, comprising:
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a welding torch configured to be utilized in a welding operation to establish a welding arc between the welding torch and a workpiece; and a temperature sensing system reversibly coupled to the welding torch in a toolless engagement and configured to sense a temperature relating to the welding operation at least one of before, during, or after the welding operation. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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