摘要 |
<p>Methods and systems for feeding a rod of filler wire to a welding operation are provided. For instance, a handheld filler wire advancement device is provided. The device includes a casing having an opening extending axially through the casing for receiving a rod of filler wire. The device also includes a drive assembly disposed within the casing and adapted to contact the rod of filler wire to advance and retract the rod of filler wire within the opening of the casing. Further, the device includes a motor disposed within the casing and coupled to the drive assembly to provide the drive assembly with power for movement of the rod of filler wire.</p> |