MULTI-CONSUMABLE TORCH TIP AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME

摘要

A system and method is provided where a torch having a consumable manifold can direct one of a plurality of possible consumables to a workpiece for an operation without having the need to re-run a consumable or use a different torch. The torch manifold has at least two feeding throats which feed into a common main throat which then couples to the throat of a torch tip to deliver the desired consumable.

主权项

1. A consumable delivery torch, comprising:
a manifold portion having at least a first and second consumable inlet throat, where said first and second consumable inlet throats are separate from each other and said first inlet throat is configured to receive a first consumable and said second inlet throat is configured to receive a second consumable, and wherein said manifold portion has a single exit throat where each of said first and second inlet throats are coupled to said exit throat, and a contact tip coupled to said manifold portion and having a contact tip throat where an inlet to said contact tip throat aligns with said manifold portion single exit throat, wherein each of said manifold single exit throat and said contact tip throat are configured such that only one of said first and second consumable can be present in said respective throats at one time.