摘要 |
A resistance drop feedback welding control circuit is disclosed which includes apparatus for detecting the effective instantaneous resistance across the welding position of a resistance welding machine from the electrode voltage and welding current. A method of detecting the effective instantaneous resistance from the electrode voltage and welding current is also disclosed. Means are provided for producing pulses in concurrence with peaks of the welding current waveform. Further means controlled by these pulses sample the electrode voltage and welding current at the welding current peaks. A quotient circuit produces a high frequency pulse train in which the pulse amplitude is proportional to the peak electrode voltage amplitude and the pulse duration is inversely proportional to the peak amplitude of the welding current. The quotient circuit includes means for averaging the amplitude of the high frequency pulse train to provide a d.c. output portional in magnitude to the contact resistance at the welding position.
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