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Sensor Monitors Force On Filler Wire During WeldingSensor measures lateral contact force between filler wire and weldment. Output of sensor fed as input to motorized wire-position controller, which strives to maintain desired contact force. Sensor built into wire-feed assembly. Pivoting arm transmits lateral force on tip of wire to load cell. Setscrews prevent underload and overload on load cell.
Document ID
19930000681
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Morris, Tim (Nichols Research Corp.)
Milly, Pete, Sr. (Nichols Research Corp.)
White, Kevin (Nichols Research Corp.)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1993
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 17
Issue: 10
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Fabrication Technology
Report/Patent Number
MFS-26216
Accession Number
93B10681
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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