Elco has been granted a patent for a gas metal arc welding system designed for robotic arms. The system includes a j-arm, power block, and bolt with internal passageways for fluid communication. The innovative design allows for efficient welding operations. GlobalData’s report on Elco gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.

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Gas metal arc welding system for robotic arm

Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Credit: Elco Ltd

A gas metal arc welding system for a robotic arm has been granted a patent (Publication Number: US11904419B2). The system includes a j-arm with through holes at both ends, a power block with passageways for receiving an electrode and inert gas, and a bolt connecting the j-arm to the power block. Additionally, the system features a lug in electrical communication with the j-arm, a multi-stranded wire consolidated via ultrasonic welding, and a power block with an elongated cavity for the wire.

Furthermore, the patented system includes an arm with through holes, a power block with passageways for electrode and inert gas, and a bolt for securing the arm to the power block. The system also incorporates a lug made of highly conductive material, a multi-stranded wire consolidated via ultrasonic welding, and a design allowing for efficient power delivery to the welding system. The system's innovative features aim to enhance the performance and functionality of gas metal arc welding processes in robotic arm applications.

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