METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTODETECTION OF CONSUMABLES

摘要

A method and apparatus for automatically determining a consumable type when a consumable is disposed within an electrode holder (16) of a welding-type system (10) is disclosed. The invention includes a detector assembly (54) that measures a physical characteristic of a connected consumable and provides feedback regarding tha t which is measured. From the feedback, the operating parameters of a welding-type process may be automatically prescribed.