US4187409A
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Apparatus for and method of plasma pre-weld and post-weld metal preparation
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-02-03
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Granted: 1980-02-05
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Expires: 1998-02-03
Abstract
Abstract A conventional plasma arc cutting torch in which the plasma gas passageway of a cutting tip is flared about 90 degrees outwardly, the cutting torch angle-to-work is about 45 degrees, the torch stand-off from the work is about 3/16 inch, and the torch travel speed is about 60 inches/minute to obtain metal preparation of consistent width and depth dependent on the work metal and its thickness. Changes in these characteristics, when limited to established parameters, varies the width and depth of the resulting metal preparation which remains constant for each combination of changes.
Inventors
- 👤 Norbert G. Slater
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 00:40
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23K; B23K10/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
The method of pre-weld and post weld preparation of metal plate with plasma arc torch having a tip with cylindrical plasma passageway and comprising the steps of: (a) flaring outwardly the tip end of said cylindrical plasma gas passageway in an axial angle of divergence of 90 degrees plus or minus 10 degrees; (b) ionizing an inert gas in an arc stream between said tip and metal plate that responsive to said axle angle of divergence, forms a short thick plasma jet; and (c) passing said short thick plasma jet over said metal plate in any set comprising a wide range of working parameters, ie work angle, speed of travel, standoff, power density and gas flow, for producing stabilized gouges in said metal plate, the consistency of said stabilized gouges being dependent on said axial angle of divergence as limited in said top plasma passageway, and the physical dimensions of said gouges being dependent on said working parameters.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
158 words
The method of pre-weld and post weld preparation of metal plate with plasma arc torch having a tip with cylindrical plasma passageway and comprising the steps of: (a) flaring outwardly the tip end of said cylindrical plasma gas passageway in an axial angle of divergence of 90 degrees plus or minus 10 degrees; (b) ionizing an inert gas in an arc stream between said tip and metal plate that responsive to said axle angle of divergence, forms a short thick plasma jet; and (c) passing said short thick plasma jet over said metal plate in any set comprising a wide range of working parameters, ie work angle, speed of travel, standoff, power density and gas flow, for producing stabilized gouges in said metal plate, the consistency of said stabilized gouges being dependent on said axial angle of divergence as limited in said top plasma passageway, and the physical dimensions of said gouges being dependent on said working parameters.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-02-04 | 1983-08-06 | 1984-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-02-04 | 1987-08-06 | 1988-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-02-04 | 1991-08-06 | 1992-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |