SMART SPOOL DETECTION FOR WELDING-TYPE SYSTEMS

Abstract: in some examples, smart spool detection systems use one or more first sensors and/or second sensors to detect and/or determine a first parameter (e.g. size) of a spool that retains filler material (e.g., wire) used by welding-type systems. one or more second sensors are used to detect and/or determine a second parameter of the spool. in some examples, the second parameter may be a weight of the spool, a distance to the filler material (e.g., wire) retained on the spool, and/or an angle of a guide arm lever supported by filler material retained on the spool. the smart spool detection system determines a remaining amount of consumable filler material remaining on the spool using the first and second parameters.

Inventor(s): Nicholas James Dessart, Alan Adam Manthe

CPC Classification: B23K9/125 (SOLDERING OR UNSOLDERING; WELDING; CLADDING OR PLATING BY SOLDERING OR WELDING; CUTTING BY APPLYING HEAT LOCALLY, e.g. FLAME CUTTING; WORKING BY LASER BEAM (making metal-coated products by extruding metal ; building up linings or coverings by casting ; casting by dipping ; manufacture of composite layers by sintering metal powder ; arrangements on machine tools for copying or controlling ; covering metals or covering materials with metals, not otherwise provided for ; burners ))

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