Welding Pressure Control Apparatus and Method

摘要

An apparatus for manufacturing wire wrapped screens utilizing a wire and support ribs is provided. The apparatus employs welding pressure control, utilizing a welding device mounted on a support assembly, wherein the support assembly is moveable in relation to a mounting structure and the wire and support rib weld pieces. Welding pressure is determined by a force measurement device, and a control and feedback system adjusts pressure. Mechanical actuator cylinders mounted on the support assembly and the mounting structure provide load balance. A method for making wire wrapped screens is also provided.

主权项

1. A welding pressure control assembly comprising:
a welding device; a welding support assembly and a mounting structure which are independently moveable; a force measurement device; a processor; and a mechanism adapted to move the welding support assembly in relation to the mounting structure, wherein: the welding device is fixedly attached to the welding support assembly; the force measurement device is disposed intermediate the welding support assembly and the mounting structure; the force measurement device is adapted to measure force transmitted to the welding device through the welding support assembly; the force measurement device is in informational communication with the processor; the processor is in informational communication with the mechanism; the processor is adapted to utilize force information communicated by the force measurement device to control operation of the mechanism; and controlled operation of the mechanism allows controlled movement of the welding support assembly in relation to the mounting structure, which thereby provides control of the pressure applied by the welding device.